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OPP investigating attempted abduction involving two young girls in Angus

OPP investigating attempted abduction involving two young girls in Angus

Police say incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. as woman tried to grab two 10-year-olds on Our Lady of Grace Catholic School property
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Severn Township residents encouraged to #WalkYourWard

Severn Township residents encouraged to #WalkYourWard

'This new challenge is a wonderful way to start illuminating some of these things while helping residents break up the doldrums of winter,' says official
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Webers owner faces charges over work done on Oro-Medonte property

Webers owner faces charges over work done on Oro-Medonte property

Tom Rennie charged under Conservation Authorities Act; court date set for Monday
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Two Orillia residents among 34 new COVID cases reported today

Two Orillia residents among 34 new COVID cases reported today

There are currently 513 active, lab-confirmed cases in the region, most of which are in Simcoe County, the health unit reports
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Trio of local hunters facing fines, sanctions after illegal moose hunt

Trio of local hunters facing fines, sanctions after illegal moose hunt

With the assistance of a canine unit, officers located a second cow moose that had been shot and left to spoil, close to the original kill site in Gravenhurst
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COVID-19 vaccine arrives by helicopter to Christian Island

COVID-19 vaccine arrives by helicopter to Christian Island

Beausoleil First Nation has organized a three-day clinic for band members, says official
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Local businesses teaming up to dish out free pizza for frontline workers

Local businesses teaming up to dish out free pizza for frontline workers

'Tops in Pizza is partnering with Mark Goode for Wednesday event; Giving back to our community is really important to us,' says Tops co-owner
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WATCH: Canada to receive 6.5M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of March

WATCH: Canada to receive 6.5M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of March

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
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Ontario reports 1,258 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,258 new COVID cases Friday

Public Health Ontario has reported 1,138 new cases of COVID-19 today (Feb. 24). Today's report includes 23 new deaths, four were residents at long-term care homes.
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Snowflake Series raises $1,500 for Orillia Youth Centre's fund

Snowflake Series raises $1,500 for Orillia Youth Centre's fund

28th annual run organized by Orillia Lions Club went virtual this year; Proceeds will support Jake Beers Creative Fund
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