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Hydro One promises 'seamless transition' to Orillia customers

Hydro One promises 'seamless transition' to Orillia customers

Company official explains what new customers can expect from switch to Hydro One; 'Customers don’t need to worry,' official says
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Two local residents among 75 new COVID cases in region today

Two local residents among 75 new COVID cases in region today

Today's update includes the deaths of four Simcoe County residents; Today's new cases in Ramara and Orillia are both people under the age of 34
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Orillia OPP seek help to track down thieves who stole tools

Orillia OPP seek help to track down thieves who stole tools

More than $5,000 worth of tools were allegedly stolen from a Matchedash Street work site, say Orillia OPP
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Leave the yard work to us! Enter for a chance to win a total yard care package

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Leave the yard work to us! Enter for a chance to win a total yard care package

Plus a story on a local volunteer who is going above and beyond to support people in Orillia experiencing homelessness
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WATCH: Ontario further expanding COVID-19 vaccine distribution with increased deliveries from the feds

WATCH: Ontario further expanding COVID-19 vaccine distribution with increased deliveries from the feds

Province expects to have 65% of people receive their first dose by end of May
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Local historian will share story of riots that rocked the region in 1942

Local historian will share story of riots that rocked the region in 1942

'You are going to get an hour of entertainment because these are some pretty entertaining stories,' says local historian of virtual May 11 event hosted by library
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Dump truck driver charged in connection with fatal crash in Severn

Dump truck driver charged in connection with fatal crash in Severn

The crash took place on Feb. 5, 2021; A 35-year-old man from Victoria Harbour has been charged with dangerous operation causing death and other charges
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City residents encouraged to get their summer parking permit

City residents encouraged to get their summer parking permit

Permits will be issued by email within four weeks from the requested date; There is no opportunity for residents to get a permit in-person this year
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Ontario reports 2,941 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 2,941 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's update also includes 136 new hospitalizations, 4,361 recoveries, and 44 deaths
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OMAH transformed into historic parlour for unique exhibit

OMAH transformed into historic parlour for unique exhibit

Unfurled: Unsettling the Archive from a More-Than-Human Perspective will run from May until August, 2021
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