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Spring boat show marks return of popular events to Orillia port

Spring boat show marks return of popular events to Orillia port

'Things are starting to open up, and bringing people back is what we need,' says organizer. 'Let’s start doing business again'
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EVERYTHING KING: Longing for silence in a noisy world

EVERYTHING KING: Longing for silence in a noisy world

Where do you find quiet? Columnist feels inundated by noise pollution because there's a ping and beep for everything electronic these days
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Car dealer takes the stand, denies sexually assaulting woman

Car dealer takes the stand, denies sexually assaulting woman

Paul Sadlon, who has pleaded not guilty, testifies on Day 3 of trial
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Lady Kings entertain with tight games, high-scoring affairs

Lady Kings entertain with tight games, high-scoring affairs

Field lacrosse club's house-league program featured action-packed games in U9, U11 and U13/U15 age categories at West Orillia Sports Complex
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Man faces impaired, stunt driving charges: OPP

Man faces impaired, stunt driving charges: OPP

Driver clocked going more than 50 km/h over speed limit, police say
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SIU closes case involving overdose at Barrie drug store

SIU closes case involving overdose at Barrie drug store

Police responded to break-in at drug store April 6; Man admitted to taking sedatives and was treated for overdose
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Schreiner denounces sign vandalism, applauds Brooks's courage

Schreiner denounces sign vandalism, applauds Brooks's courage

'It takes the courage of survivors like Krystal to inspire all of us to act, and then match that courage with our voices and our solidarity to stand together,' says Green leader
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Health unit reports 3 more COVID deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit reports 3 more COVID deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka

There are 37 people from the region hospitalized because of COVID-19, says the region's health unit
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Ramara reduces 'digital gap,' launches high-speed internet plan

Ramara reduces 'digital gap,' launches high-speed internet plan

Installation of the two 150-foot towers 'will provide up to 50 Mbps speed with unlimited data to over 200 rural residents in the area,' says township official
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: A backyard oasis could be yours

This week in OrilliaMatters+: A backyard oasis could be yours

Plus, details on our next Up Close & Personal
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