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LETTER: Student deserves public apology after 'racist' incident

LETTER: Student deserves public apology after 'racist' incident

Letter writer is also calling on mayor and council to condemn 'this incident specifically, and racism more generally'
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Oro-Medonte creates task force to try to improve internet service

Oro-Medonte creates task force to try to improve internet service

Task force, township staff have developed a survey for all Oro-Medonte residents and business owners
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Premier calls municipal parking rate hike 'price gouging' and 'disgusting' (UPDATE: Orillia Mayor reacts)

Premier calls municipal parking rate hike 'price gouging' and 'disgusting' (UPDATE: Orillia Mayor reacts)

'We love our visitors, but it would be irresponsible to roll out the welcome mat at this time,' said Orillia mayor
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Don't let fun on the water turn deadly, Orillia OPP warn (VIDEO)

Don't let fun on the water turn deadly, Orillia OPP warn (VIDEO)

'Oftentimes, we find people without any safety equipment whatsoever. Nothing,' said OPP official, who pleas with people to be safe on local waters
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Lawsuit accuses Orillia OPP of attacking two Indigenous men and lying about it

Lawsuit accuses Orillia OPP of attacking two Indigenous men and lying about it

The brothers accused officers of 'wrongfully racially profiling' during a 2018 altercation in Ramara Township
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Severn woman among two new COVID cases in the region today

Severn woman among two new COVID cases in the region today

An outbreak has also been declared at a Penetanguishene retirement home; The woman from Severn is linked to the outbreak
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Huntsville man faces child luring, indecent exposure charges

Huntsville man faces child luring, indecent exposure charges

The man, 20, is also charged with two counts of making sexually explicit material available to a child, say OPP
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Safety precautions are a sound business practice: local survey

Safety precautions are a sound business practice: local survey

Survey indicates customers becoming more comfortable visiting local businesses; Survey proves customers 'care about their community and are concerned'
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LETTER: 'Local' resident says paying to park at park is 'offensive'

LETTER: 'Local' resident says paying to park at park is 'offensive'

'We work in Orillia, shop in Orillia, eat in Orillia, we attend events in Orillia, and we buy gas in Orillia,' says Cumberland Beach 'visitor'
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Orillia’s smart LED streetlight upgrade to begin in August

Orillia’s smart LED streetlight upgrade to begin in August

Approximately 3,300 streetlight fixtures throughout the city will be upgraded to LED technology and smart lighting controls
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