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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy, chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm
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It was raining fun at today's Barrie Pride Parade <b>(13 photos)</b>

It was raining fun at today's Barrie Pride Parade (13 photos)

More than 1,000 people lined sixth annual Barrie Pride parade; 'All I kept thinking was I can't believe we're doing this in Barrie,' said official
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Fighting climate crisis requires all hands on deck: Local naturalists

Fighting climate crisis requires all hands on deck: Local naturalists

Climate Reality Project focus of Carden Field Naturalists gathering; We need to 'pull together much like the war efforts of the past required everyone to do their part'
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Premier Ford drops into region, calls Mulroney 'absolute champion' <b>(6 photos)</b>

Premier Ford drops into region, calls Mulroney 'absolute champion' (6 photos)

Premier Ford says Mulroney was instrumental in government's decision to approve 400-404 link; Ford chatted with guests and volunteers at Bradford festival
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for region

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for region

Storm capable of producing nickel-size hail
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Past and present collide at Downtown Orillia Classic Car Show (9 photos)

Past and present collide at Downtown Orillia Classic Car Show (9 photos)

More than 400 vehicles on display; show runs until 5 p.m. today
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Resident upset over 'unnecessary' removal of butterfly habitat

Resident upset over 'unnecessary' removal of butterfly habitat

Weeks after being named 'Bee City', city garden stripped of vital plant for monarch butterflies; 'Ridiculous' move was 'so unnecessary,' says resident
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Roots of Guardian Angels Church date back to 1870s log structure

Roots of Guardian Angels Church date back to 1870s log structure

New church, built of limestone from Longford, was completed in 1911; the majestic spire was not added until 1926
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Senior struck and killed by vehicle near Blue Mountain

Senior struck and killed by vehicle near Blue Mountain

Alcohol is not considered a factor in this investigation
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Look who has earned Skater of the Month honours!

Look who has earned Skater of the Month honours!

Registration for the fall/winter session at Orillia Figure Skating Club is set to begin this month
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