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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
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Family on kayaks struck on Three Mile Lake, seadoo operator faces charges

Family on kayaks struck on Three Mile Lake, seadoo operator faces charges

Two adults and a child were taken to hospital with minor injuries and released while the Sea-Doo passenger was also treated for minor injuries and released from hospital
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'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

‘Some of these roofs could have stayed on, I think, if they were built to code,’ said tornado expert who came to Barrie to inspect the damage
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Volunteers upset 'remarkable treasure' SS Keewatin won't reopen

Volunteers upset 'remarkable treasure' SS Keewatin won't reopen

'This is a blow to tourism in the region,' says local volunteer of popular top-ranked attraction
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Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds anyone with a furry family member not to forget about their needs to keep them safe during hot weather
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Dunlop relishes new ministerial role in Doug Ford's cabinet

Dunlop relishes new ministerial role in Doug Ford's cabinet

Simcoe North MPP named minister of colleges and universities last month; 'I think my understanding of the sector will go a long way,' she says
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Refillery District, a 'heart-based' social enterprise fueled by passion

Refillery District, a 'heart-based' social enterprise fueled by passion

Refillery businesses now comprise a large movement across the country and 'we're so happy to be part of it,' says local store's co-founder
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COLUMN: Thursday's tornado recalls haunting scenes from 1985

COLUMN: Thursday's tornado recalls haunting scenes from 1985

Seeing the devastation in south Barrie Thursday was a grim reminder of the deadly tornado that wreaked havoc in Barrie back in 1985
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Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 203 new recoveries
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At height of war effort, 1,600 people — half women — toiled at Otaco

At height of war effort, 1,600 people — half women — toiled at Otaco

The West Street plant pivoted from making farm implements to machining parts for planes needed by the Allies in the Second World War
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