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Local senior bilked out of $22K in 'grandparent scam'

Local senior bilked out of $22K in 'grandparent scam'

Provincial police say the caller masqueraded as an RCMP to secure the money to supposedly get the woman's grandson out of jail
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Garbage collection days changing in parts of Simcoe County

Garbage collection days changing in parts of Simcoe County

Changes will coincide with new, larger bins that will be used by the county as of Nov. 1
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Public Health Ontario reports 158 new COVID cases for July 28

Public Health Ontario reports 158 new COVID cases for July 28

In today's daily update from the province, officials say there were four deaths due to COVID-19 over the past 24 hours
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'Extra special announcement' to be made at OSMH Gala in the fall

'Extra special announcement' to be made at OSMH Gala in the fall

This year's virtual event - the Soldiers' Mask-erade Gala - will feature stories from Soldiers’ staff and patients, entertainment, silent auction and raffle
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Oro-Medonte creates task force to target speeders, aggressive drivers

Oro-Medonte creates task force to target speeders, aggressive drivers

As long weekend approaches, Mayor urges people to 'help keep everyone safe by being alert in residential areas and around parks and greenspaces'
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Fireside Forum illuminates local response to pandemic, plans for future

Fireside Forum illuminates local response to pandemic, plans for future

Officials optimistic as vaccination rate climbs; 'It is an ongoing battle, but I think we’re winning, as humans,' doctor says
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Seize the day
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Car convoy marks anniversary of Terry Fox's stop in Orillia (8 photos)

Car convoy marks anniversary of Terry Fox's stop in Orillia (8 photos)

'This is our way of (honouring) the date when Terry ran through our region 41 years ago,' says organizer of annual Terry Fox Run
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Rama enacts new bylaw requiring permit to moor at Chief Island

Rama enacts new bylaw requiring permit to moor at Chief Island

'Permitting will support education and reconciliation efforts, providing opportunities for non-members to learn about' Rama and its culture
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TIP OF THE WEEK: Books can help you turn over a new leaf

TIP OF THE WEEK: Books can help you turn over a new leaf

Sustainable Orillia, with help from Manticore Books, has developed list of top tree-themed books for adults and kids
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