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Community effort honours kids who died at residential schools (5 photos)

Community effort honours kids who died at residential schools (5 photos)

Residents, students paint 215 rocks that will be placed on Severn Shores Public School lawn; 'It brings tears to my eyes,' says Indigenous student adviser
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One Orillia resident among 19 new COVID cases in region Friday

One Orillia resident among 19 new COVID cases in region Friday

There are also two new cases on Oro-Medonte Township, officials say
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Barrie man killed father and son in 'a truly heinous and hateful manner,' says Crown

Barrie man killed father and son in 'a truly heinous and hateful manner,' says Crown

A verdict is expected to be handed down on Aug. 30
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Downtown retailers enjoy a 'surge' of customers since reopening

Downtown retailers enjoy a 'surge' of customers since reopening

'People are very positive, they are excited, and it’s really great to see,' says Plum Loco manager
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Mayor hoping for return to in-person meetings this fall

Mayor hoping for return to in-person meetings this fall

With COVID-19 Delta variant in region, 'it's too early right now' to revert to in-person meetings, mayor says
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Police seek suspect after two teens stabbed in Wasaga Beach

Police seek suspect after two teens stabbed in Wasaga Beach

Both victims were transferred to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night incident on Main Street bridge
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Ontario to spend millions to recruit new French teachers

Ontario to spend millions to recruit new French teachers

'We are acting to meet the clear needs and fix a decade-long shortage in Ontario,' says Education Minister Stephen Lecce
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Loaded gun, knives and drugs seized during Barrie Road bust

Loaded gun, knives and drugs seized during Barrie Road bust

A Rama woman, a Barrie man and a Toronto man are facing multiple charges after cocaine, fentanyl and currency were discovered during traffic stop
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Ontario reports 345 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 345 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update also includes 624 recoveries, 37 new hospitalizations, and one death
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Virtual homes tour surpasses expectations, raises $26K (4 photos)

Virtual homes tour surpasses expectations, raises $26K (4 photos)

The Canadian Federation of University Women (Orillia) reports 543 people from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia registered to attend the virtual tour
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