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OPP happy to report no impaired driving charges laid over long weekend

OPP happy to report no impaired driving charges laid over long weekend

Southern Georgian Bay OPP, however, investigated 22 collisions
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Flames beat cross-town rivals to reach GB championship

Flames beat cross-town rivals to reach GB championship

Patrick Fogarty defeated Twin Lakes 70-58 in GBSSA semi-final; 'I think we are a pretty tough team to beat right now'
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Juno nominee to perform at Gravenhurst Opera House

Juno nominee to perform at Gravenhurst Opera House

Donovan Woods, accomplished singer/songwriter kicking off his 2019 tour Feb. 27 north of Orillia
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Orillia recognizes Scout-Guide week

Orillia recognizes Scout-Guide week

Scouting began in Orillia in 1909 and continues to thrive
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One young male dead, another in police custody <b>(4 photos)</b>

One young male dead, another in police custody (4 photos)

Barrie Police were called early this morning for a young male with life-threatening injuries
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Trespassing conviction, no fine for man who filmed mink fur farm

Trespassing conviction, no fine for man who filmed mink fur farm

'There are no laws in place to protect animals on fur farms,' says man who illegally entered Springwater farm and filmed its practices
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Measles scare in Orillia 'may have been a little premature'

Measles scare in Orillia 'may have been a little premature'

Health unit says no confirmed cases after local child-care facility contacted agency
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LETTER: Mayor's task force needed to help make HRC vision a reality

LETTER: Mayor's task force needed to help make HRC vision a reality

Sale of London Psychiatric Hospital could be a template for repurposing Orillia property, says founding member of group behind arts proposal
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<b>Adopt Me:</b> Gabbie and Tumble are looking for a quiet 'fur-ever' home

Adopt Me: Gabbie and Tumble are looking for a quiet 'fur-ever' home

These two Calico cats have lived together their whole lives
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Looking at nature photos can improve mental health

Looking at nature photos can improve mental health

'People are spending over 90 per cent of their time indoors ... actually interacting more with technology,' says researcher
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