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Information Orillia's request for city cash denied at budget deliberations

Information Orillia's request for city cash denied at budget deliberations

Councillors vote against $85,000 funding request; 'We are committed to making it run,' says new board chair, noting agency reopened today
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New recreation centre is expected to open in late January

New recreation centre is expected to open in late January

'It is truly beginning to look like a complete project,' mayor says of $55.5-million project; Site has been 'a beehive of activity' as opening date nears
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Stanton hopes to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons

Stanton hopes to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons

Vote will be held Thursday; 'I think I have something to contribute to the order and workings of the House,' says Stanton, a former deputy Speaker
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Thousands of dollars in local gift cards up for grabs in OrilliaMatters' Holiday Gift Card Auction

Thousands of dollars in local gift cards up for grabs in OrilliaMatters' Holiday Gift Card Auction

A number of gift cards to local businesses are up for auction now
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Conservancy, with supporters' help, protects key tract of land

Conservancy, with supporters' help, protects key tract of land

Beautiful 185-acre tract of forest, grassland and wetland inside the Black River Wildlands Corridor has been permanently protected
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New staffer approved to help city realize potential of Opera House

New staffer approved to help city realize potential of Opera House

Councillors agree to invest in technical assistant at busy downtown landmark; 'Looking at the numbers, I think the reason for hiring someone else is justified,' says Fallis
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Outdoor rink at McKinnell Park put on ice for this winter

Outdoor rink at McKinnell Park put on ice for this winter

City will spend $7,000 to build 'new' rink at Clayt French Park; Rinks built on pavement 'add a level of difficulty when creating ice,' official says
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Police seek public's help locating missing Orillia woman <b>(UPDATE: Located)</b>

Police seek public's help locating missing Orillia woman (UPDATE: Located)

Melissa Ward, 37, was last seen in Orillia on Sunday
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Clouds clear today and a wind chill makes it feel like minus 12°C overnight
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More than 400 collisions on slippery GTA highways: OPP

More than 400 collisions on slippery GTA highways: OPP

Today's barrage of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow took its toll on drivers
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