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Ramara mourns loss of well-respected fire chief, Ted Conway

Ramara mourns loss of well-respected fire chief, Ted Conway

Ramara's first fire chief upon amalgamation remembered for his leadership; 'People would follow him into the belly of the dragon ... because they trusted him'
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Ontario plans to modernize and streamline apprenticeship, says MPP

Ontario plans to modernize and streamline apprenticeship, says MPP

Proposed legislation would help apprentices prepare for in-demand jobs, complete training faster
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Are you prepared for a flood?

Are you prepared for a flood?

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority reminds residents of the risks of flooding during Emergency Preparedness Week
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Midland councillor docked 30 days pay despite plea to peers

Midland councillor docked 30 days pay despite plea to peers

'Can you please recognize I am now a single mom? I’m a single-income household,' pleads Carole McGinn, after breaching code of conduct for second time
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Four new Orillia COVID cases reported by health unit today

Four new Orillia COVID cases reported by health unit today

There are also six cases in Ramara Township, one in Oro-Medonte and one in Severn being reported today
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Business is blooming as people flock to local garden centres

Business is blooming as people flock to local garden centres

'People are stuck at home and are trying to find ways to spruce up their surroundings in order to cheer themselves up,' says owner of Scott's Garden Centre
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Hike for Hospice shatters goal, raises more than $30,000

Hike for Hospice shatters goal, raises more than $30,000

'100% of the proceeds stay in the Orillia area by directly supporting the services offered by Hospice Orillia and Mariposa House Hospice,' official says
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Orilllia OPP arrest driver seen drinking alcohol in vehicle

Orilllia OPP arrest driver seen drinking alcohol in vehicle

The 25-year-old faces impaired charges after bust on Memorial Avenue
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Orillia OPP seize weapons during traffic stop on West Street

Orillia OPP seize weapons during traffic stop on West Street

The 35-year-old driver from Orillia faces multiple charges as a result
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City seeking artists to animate See You on the Patio program

City seeking artists to animate See You on the Patio program

'Our goal is to create a dynamic program across the city that meets the guidelines set out by the provincial and local health experts,' says city official
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