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Former Orillian's documentary earns 11 film festival awards (5 photos)

Former Orillian's documentary earns 11 film festival awards (5 photos)

Chris McDonell, a 'man on a mission to make movies' since his days at Park Street, tells the story of India's queen of the beach
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Health unit reports 61 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 61 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are four new cases in Orillia and one in Oro-Medonte, according to the regional health unit's first update since Friday
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It's 'anyone's election' in Simcoe North, says NDP candidate

It's 'anyone's election' in Simcoe North, says NDP candidate

Janet-Lynne Durnford hoping to turn riding orange with party's 'progressive' platform and doesn't accept Simcoe North is a Conservative riding 'in perpetuity'
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Inmate, guilty of second degree murder, dies at Beaver Creek

Inmate, guilty of second degree murder, dies at Beaver Creek

Gaetan Cote had been serving time at the Gravenhurst federal prison after stabbing a retired carpenter in a 2012 incident in Malton
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Collision Reporting Centre now open at Orillia OPP detachment

Collision Reporting Centre now open at Orillia OPP detachment

Centre offers a convenient and safe location for involved parties to report a collision and allowing for rapid clearance of the road
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Forum aims to help leaders create a healthy workplace

Forum aims to help leaders create a healthy workplace

This segment of the Ask an Expert series involves managing culture and will be led by a behavioural change expert
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Ramara Township man nabbed up north with car stolen in Orillia

Ramara Township man nabbed up north with car stolen in Orillia

The 40-year-old man from Ramara Township is facing two charges after OPP investigated a traffic complaint in Almaguin Highlands area
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COVID-19: Doctor quits Ontario science advisory group, alleges political influence

COVID-19: Doctor quits Ontario science advisory group, alleges political influence

Claims that the science table was sitting on 'important modelling work that projects a grim fall'
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Ontario reports 639 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 639 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update also reports zero deaths and 502 recoveries
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ONTARIO: Province extends pay increase for PSWs until Oct. 31

ONTARIO: Province extends pay increase for PSWs until Oct. 31

Pay bump was first put in place last October
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