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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Snow ending near noon, then mainly cloudy, windy and cold
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Vigil held in wake of 'unfair' Ukraine Airlines tragedy <b>(3 photos)</b>

Vigil held in wake of 'unfair' Ukraine Airlines tragedy (3 photos)

Lakehead University Student Union organized Wednesday's gathering in Orillia; 'The fact that these people are collateral damage in a conflict they had nothing to do with is tragic,' attendee says
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Stolen snowmobile trailer recovered during traffic stop in Victoria Harbour

Stolen snowmobile trailer recovered during traffic stop in Victoria Harbour

Trailer had been reported stolen from the Huntsville area in mid-November
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Do you have the January blahs? We have the antidote!

Do you have the January blahs? We have the antidote!

There's lots to do in and around Orillia this weekend, says arts and entertainment columnist
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Orillia OPP track down suspects who steal car, flee on foot

Orillia OPP track down suspects who steal car, flee on foot

Two men face a wide array of charges including weapons charges after stealing car from Murphy Road business
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Anonymous donor gifts $100K to assist local paramedics

Anonymous donor gifts $100K to assist local paramedics

Patient was 'treated like gold,' sparking person to make donation to help support mental health supports for Simcoe County paramedics
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Female jogger attacked by a man with a weapon at Little Lake Park

Female jogger attacked by a man with a weapon at Little Lake Park

Multiple units involved in investigation of attempted sexual assault that occurred Tuesday night; White male, 30, sought by police
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Local secondary school teachers won't be in schools Jan. 21

Local secondary school teachers won't be in schools Jan. 21

Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation will take part in another one-day, full withdrawal of services in selected locations - including Simcoe County
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Consultants to probe fire services, land use and libraries county-wide

Consultants to probe fire services, land use and libraries county-wide

Staff will look into storm-water management, legal services, transit, water and wastewater to find efficiencies as part of regional governance review
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Council approves incentives to help create affordable housing

Council approves incentives to help create affordable housing

At present, there is not sufficient funds to offer the incentives; 'It is one heck of an issue here and elsewhere around the province, the country and beyond,' says mayor
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