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Good morning, Orillia!

It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Back Up
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Crown says slayings in Barrie were intentional, not self-defence

Crown says slayings in Barrie were intentional, not self-defence

'What they were met with was sheer horror,' Crown says of Barrie police officers arriving at the William Street scene
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'Selfless' Helen Perry 'touched a lot of corners in this community'

'Selfless' Helen Perry 'touched a lot of corners in this community'

Longtime local volunteer died May 4; 'Helen was a dynamo' who served as 'the poster woman' for community involvement
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TIP OF THE WEEK: 'Let's not be too busy to save our world'

TIP OF THE WEEK: 'Let's not be too busy to save our world'

Renowned author Bruce Nagy outlines the top 10 ways manufacturers and agricultural sectors can quicken the pace of change needed amid climate crisis
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Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

'The real risk of opening too soon is that you could end up with a fourth wave extending into the summer, and we certainly do not want that,' warns doctor
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Area man relieved to be vaccinated after enduring COVID three times

Area man relieved to be vaccinated after enduring COVID three times

'There were times I just wanted to die because when it hits it really hits hard,' says self-employed appliance repairman
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COLUMN: Pandemic provides time to perfect art of procrastination

COLUMN: Pandemic provides time to perfect art of procrastination

Columnist laments time spent fighting back against helpful hints and ideas she knows are correct, while letting rebel sense prevail
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Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

The announcement was made this afternoon after health officials noted an increase in blood clots linked to the vaccine
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Two local residents among 40 new COVID cases in region today

Two local residents among 40 new COVID cases in region today

A person from Wasaga Beach died due to COVID-19, officials say; There are 29 people from Simcoe County currently in local hospitals
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COVID-19 vaccine update: Here's how to book and who can book this week

COVID-19 vaccine update: Here's how to book and who can book this week

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has started a daily standby list for last-minute vaccine appointments
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