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City's special curbside battery collection to run Nov. 8-13

City's special curbside battery collection to run Nov. 8-13

'This special collection is a convenient way for Orillia residents to dispose of their used household batteries to be sorted and recycled appropriately,' says official
Bracebridge resident wins $50,000 with Instant Crossword

Bracebridge resident wins $50,000 with Instant Crossword

'I’m going to pay some bills and keep a little for fun,' says 63-year-old mother of two after claiming her prize
Ontario reports 438 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 438 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 337 recoveries and five new deaths
Simcoe County residents can drop off old bins, garbage cans for free

Simcoe County residents can drop off old bins, garbage cans for free

The containers are not going into local landfills, but will be reused or recycled, say county official
Provincial police issue warning about 'spoofing' phone scam

Provincial police issue warning about 'spoofing' phone scam

Spoofing is a technique allowing scammers to call from a number they select; Callback then comes from someone you believe is local police
Senior city staffer makes 'bittersweet' decision to step down

Senior city staffer makes 'bittersweet' decision to step down

Jennifer Ruff was Orillia's first communications manager; 'It’s a lot of mixed emotions,' she says as she prepares to return to hometown
Two École Samuel de Champlain students test positive for COVID

Two École Samuel de Champlain students test positive for COVID

Two classrooms have been closed at the Orillia school; There are also two cases and two classrooms closed at Orchard Park Elementary School
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Mother describes double-murder as 'disgusting, animalistic, satanic attack'

Mother describes double-murder as 'disgusting, animalistic, satanic attack'

'When I try to think about my son… images of what you have done come to my mind and that’s all I can see,' Rose Beaton says in victim impact statement
Veterans urge Orillians to buy a poppy, support those in need

Veterans urge Orillians to buy a poppy, support those in need

'The money goes back to the veterans, their families, and the community as a whole, and it's important to me to keep helping with that,' says local Navy veteran