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Gravenhurst resident has 50,000 reasons to smile

Gravenhurst resident has 50,000 reasons to smile

Joan Martin bought her winning Instant Double Diamond ticket in Bracebridge
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WATCH: Ford unveils new system for COVID-19 lockdowns

WATCH: Ford unveils new system for COVID-19 lockdowns

Ford also revealed how funding will be disbursed to support businesses in COVID-19 hotspots such as York, Peel, Ottawa and Toronto
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Quarantine-O-Ween drew hundreds of local kids

Quarantine-O-Ween drew hundreds of local kids

Orillia business owner organized alternative to traditional trick-or-treating; 'It was so well received and so many people stepped up to help out'
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Adopt Me: Dash is a spunky kitty (adopted)

Adopt Me: Dash is a spunky kitty (adopted)

He is looking for a home where you both can play all day and cuddle all night
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See You on the Patio next summer! Popular program set to return

See You on the Patio next summer! Popular program set to return

'Without this project, we would have closed our doors permanently,' said one business owner; In 2021, program would be enhanced and run Fridays throughout the summer
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WATCH: Feds pivot programming to help Canadian businesses navigate COVID-19

WATCH: Feds pivot programming to help Canadian businesses navigate COVID-19

The CanExport SMEs program will now help businesses develop and expand their e-commerce presence, attend virtual trade shows
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Ontario confirms record 1,050 COVID cases today

Ontario confirms record 1,050 COVID cases today

The province has also reported 14 deaths and 837 recoveries in today's epidemiological summary
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Three new cases reported amid deadly outbreak at Simcoe Manor

Three new cases reported amid deadly outbreak at Simcoe Manor

Since Oct. 2 there have been 71 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at the Beeton long-term care home and 10 residents at the county-run facility have died
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Bracebridge man charged in wake of death of pedestrian

Bracebridge man charged in wake of death of pedestrian

The 56-year-old is charged with operation causing death and impaired driving in wake of the early-morning crash Monday
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It's time to pick up a shoebox and share hope with a child in need

It's time to pick up a shoebox and share hope with a child in need

Empty shoeboxes are available at various Orillia locations and will be shipped to various countries such as El Salvador, Costa Rica, Gambia, Guinea and others
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