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City council backtracks, supports 10-person police board

City council backtracks, supports 10-person police board

Councillors had previously expressed concern about Orillia's representation on board; Lauer calls change of heart 'probationary'
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OPP seek public's help to locate missing Orillia woman (update: located)

OPP seek public's help to locate missing Orillia woman (update: located)

The 50-year-old Orillia woman was last seen on Woodside Drive on Monday morning, say police
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Don’t Let Yesterday Take Up Too Much Of Today
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Barrie police stand by ticketing approach at 'freedom' rallies

Barrie police stand by ticketing approach at 'freedom' rallies

While many people have called on officers to hand out more tickets at the demonstrations, police say there are several factors at play
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City changes course, will allow township residents to purchase waterfront parking permits

City changes course, will allow township residents to purchase waterfront parking permits

Council approves $50 seasonal pass for residents of Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara and Severn in 'meaningful compromise' initiated by Mayor Steve Clarke
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Downtown merchants, shoppers make Mother's Day memorable for vulnerable women in Orillia

Downtown merchants, shoppers make Mother's Day memorable for vulnerable women in Orillia

'It’s really nice when we can all work together as a downtown to accomplish a common goal. It made my personal Mother’s Day the most special one I’ve ever had,' says Cipolla
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Employee shaving off beard to raise funds for Camp Couchiching

Employee shaving off beard to raise funds for Camp Couchiching

'This is definitely a time when the camp would benefit the most from a fundraiser for sure,' says Camp Couchiching official, who hopes to raise almost $4,000
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Ontario stay-at-home order may be extended past May 20: health minister

Ontario stay-at-home order may be extended past May 20: health minister

The province's top doctor said he would like to see "well below 1,000" daily cases before Ontario lifts the stay-at-home order
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OPP lay 16 lockdown charges in Bracebridge area

OPP lay 16 lockdown charges in Bracebridge area

Police remind people to comply with stay-at-home order
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Tomorrow is National Denim Day to aid breast cancer

Tomorrow is National Denim Day to aid breast cancer

'It is extremely important to support the CURE foundation in continuing to raise awareness and vital funds toward research and further treatment advancements,' official says
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