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Yelling, cursing e-bike operator charged with impaired driving

Yelling, cursing e-bike operator charged with impaired driving

Police say the accused was observed having trouble staying upright; OPP arrested 56-year-old man at entrance to business licensed to sell alcohol
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Call from public leads to arrests of Orillia man, woman

Call from public leads to arrests of Orillia man, woman

The driver was charged with impaired while female passenger was charged with possession of cocaine after Memorial Avenue traffic stop
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Local spa wants province to step up to aid enforcement measures

Local spa wants province to step up to aid enforcement measures

Owner says she understands the importance of limiting travel throughout the province, but 'we don't want to be the enforcers of that rule'
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Six local residents, all under 65, test positive for COVID-19 today

Six local residents, all under 65, test positive for COVID-19 today

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 87 new cases in the region and say at least 24 people are hospitalized in the region due to COVID-19
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: The best of 2020 and more to come in 2021

This week in OrilliaMatters+: The best of 2020 and more to come in 2021

We kick off the new year with a more giveaways, more deals and a new +member writing contest
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Unique campaign helps Lighthouse, food bank 'meat the needs'

Unique campaign helps Lighthouse, food bank 'meat the needs'

'Without the support of the community it would be difficult,' said official, who urges people to support the Meat the Needs campaign
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WATCH: Province launches free voluntary COVID-19 testing at Pearson Airport

WATCH: Province launches free voluntary COVID-19 testing at Pearson Airport

International travelers returning to Ontario will be able to get tested and results will be reported within 48 hours
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Number of impaired charges during RIDE campaign 'concerning'

Number of impaired charges during RIDE campaign 'concerning'

'Drinking and driving is a choice that puts everyone at risk which often results in catastrophic consequences for other road users,' OPP official says
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Cause of Oro-Medonte fire 'undetermined,' officials say

Cause of Oro-Medonte fire 'undetermined,' officials say

Official estimates Monday afternoon fire caused about $200,000 worth of damages
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It's officially the end of the line for Horseshoe-area timeshares

It's officially the end of the line for Horseshoe-area timeshares

Properties will be listed for sale; Decision means all jobs associated with running the property and timeshare units have been lost
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