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Enterprising chocolatier brings sweet new business to Orillia

Enterprising chocolatier brings sweet new business to Orillia

'This has been percolating for about five years now, and Orillia has given me the opportunity to make it happen,' says new entrepreneur
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Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

'In the Marsh, the main issue isn’t so much the housing, it’s whether we get the guys here on time and if they come COVID-free,' says local farmer
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COLUMN: Winged migrants are coming home to roost, and to nest

COLUMN: Winged migrants are coming home to roost, and to nest

Birdwatchers will soon be abuzz reporting on new arrivals, cars will patrol back roads and clusters of telescopes will be in evidence, says outdoors columnist
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Ontario reports 1,299 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,299 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 1,105 recoveries
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Daily rapid testing serves as early warning of potential COVID infection at Trillium Manor

Daily rapid testing serves as early warning of potential COVID infection at Trillium Manor

'Antigen testing is a powerful tool to help us identify (COVID-19 cases) much earlier and help us prevent spread,' said County of Simcoe official
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Big bucks up for grabs as Knights of Columbus turn to 50/50 draw to raise money

Big bucks up for grabs as Knights of Columbus turn to 50/50 draw to raise money

'We want people to know we are still out there doing what we can,' says official from Orillia Knights of Columbus group
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Live the moment.
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Trillium Manor seeks donations to bring Netflix to its residents

Trillium Manor seeks donations to bring Netflix to its residents

‘Virtual programming has become really key,’ says long-term care program supervisor, noting donations 'would improve the morale of the residents'
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Program to help vulnerable households falls short: Watchdog

Program to help vulnerable households falls short: Watchdog

Benefit program will leave most recipients still living in unaffordable, crumbling, or overcrowded housing, Peter Weltman says
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Howard opens Brier with victory

Howard opens Brier with victory

With Wayne Middaugh filling in at skip, Team Howard picked up a victory on Saturday in Calgary
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