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City contributing $50K annually toward county council salaries

City contributing $50K annually toward county council salaries

Coun. Tim Lauer fundamentally opposed to fee, despite it being reduced; 'We are being asked to pay for the democratic process of another jurisdiction'
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Step 2 starts today: here's what you can do

Step 2 starts today: here's what you can do

Starting today, you can do more things, mostly outdoors, with more people
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Don't sweat the small stuff
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OPP close Highway 400 northbound to investigate crash involving police vehicle

OPP close Highway 400 northbound to investigate crash involving police vehicle

One driver taken to hospital with minor injuries; OPP officer not injured following crash near Mapleview Drive exit
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CDC support helps business cater to modern-day mystics (7 photos)

CDC support helps business cater to modern-day mystics (7 photos)

Without support of local organization, 'I don’t know if I’d be where I am today,' says business owner
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TIP OF THE WEEK: Simple steps to reduce food waste this summer

TIP OF THE WEEK: Simple steps to reduce food waste this summer

From composting to freezing fresh produce, there are many ways to cut back on food waste, Sustainable Orillia explains
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Ramara Public Library will reopen July 6

Ramara Public Library will reopen July 6

All visitors must wear a face covering and respect physical distancing of two metres
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Residents urge city to improve spring street sweeping

Residents urge city to improve spring street sweeping

'This is a health and safety issue that the City of Orillia can address,' group tells city council
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Three new COVID cases reported Tuesday in Simcoe-Muskoka

Three new COVID cases reported Tuesday in Simcoe-Muskoka

There were 40 new cases last week, and there have been four confirmed to the health unit so far this week
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Street closures start Friday for See You on the Patio program

Street closures start Friday for See You on the Patio program

Several downtown Orillia retailers will also be extending their Friday and Saturday hours
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