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Local youth exploring Indigenous roots at hide tanning camp

Local youth exploring Indigenous roots at hide tanning camp

'The camp is being run to assist Indigenous youth in learning about the Indigenous art of hide preparation,' says park manager Jeff Monague
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Long-haul COVID patients battle for disability benefits, says lawyer

Long-haul COVID patients battle for disability benefits, says lawyer

'The problem that the long-haulers have is that there is no established diagnostic criteria for this, there’s no testing,' says lawyer Steve Rastin
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Ontario reports 325 new COVID cases Monday, zero deaths

Ontario reports 325 new COVID cases Monday, zero deaths

There are 2,375 active, lab-confirmed cases in the province
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PROFILE: He fled Orillia in 1960s, but pub owner now believes in city

PROFILE: He fled Orillia in 1960s, but pub owner now believes in city

Business owner's experiences have taken him from Orillia to United Arab Emirates and back again; 'I never wanted to come back here ... but it’s matured'
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Rama Police nab four impaired drivers during weekend patrols

Rama Police nab four impaired drivers during weekend patrols

Two females and two males are facing charges after four separate incidents between midnight Friday and 8 p.m. Sunday
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LETTER: Visitor says city's new parking restrictions are 'ridiculous'

LETTER: Visitor says city's new parking restrictions are 'ridiculous'

Letter writer says she does 'not believe that this attitude towards tourists is helpful to building a better economy in Orillia'
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Don't forget to smile today!
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Taking reins of Orillia OPP detachment 'surreal, incredible'

Taking reins of Orillia OPP detachment 'surreal, incredible'

Insp. Coyer Yateman now has top job at the OPP detachment where he got his start in policing; 'I really, truly care about this area'
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A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation

A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation

Most newcomers arrive in Canada with no knowledge of the country’s dark history
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Ribfest returning to Barrie with drive-thru charity event

Ribfest returning to Barrie with drive-thru charity event

Running Aug. 13-15 on Bayfield Street in north-end Barrie, event will raise money to support patient care at RVH
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