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Proposed new hotel room tax gets preliminary stamp of approval

Proposed new hotel room tax gets preliminary stamp of approval

City would partner with Ontario's Lake Country on new municipal accommodation tax; 'This will help us in promoting Orillia to ... the rest of the world'
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Sunny skies today
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Man faces drunk driving charges after striking two trees and a house

Man faces drunk driving charges after striking two trees and a house

After losing control of vehicle and striking one tree, driver crossed road, struck another tree and collided with the porch of a house
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Twin Lakes students run past obstacles, host Diva Run

Twin Lakes students run past obstacles, host Diva Run

When students learned Toronto race was postponed, they stepped up and organized their own event, complete with tiaras, tutus, balloon arch and big smiles
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Lady Kings conclude regular season with a pair of decisive wins

Lady Kings conclude regular season with a pair of decisive wins

Orillia finished another strong season with 8-1-1 record; Defending provincial champs among the favourites heading into playoffs
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School board expected to pass $591M budget this week

School board expected to pass $591M budget this week

'We have made cuts in areas that don't directly affect student,' board chair says
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Free Taekwondo lessons offered for Recreation and Parks Month

Free Taekwondo lessons offered for Recreation and Parks Month

Fifth-degree blackbelt Mike Larose will be leading the free sessions at Rotary Place; First session is Tuesday evening
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Scenario testing at hospital prepares staff for 'external disaster'

Scenario testing at hospital prepares staff for 'external disaster'

The scenario saw five high priority patents brought into the ED requiring treatment relating to an opioid overdose
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'Innovative' approach nets Couchiching Conservancy Freshwater Hero award

'Innovative' approach nets Couchiching Conservancy Freshwater Hero award

'This army of dedicated environmentalists is critical to work of the Conservancy,' noted officials in awarding local group's citizen science volunteers
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Former Barrie Nissan GM pleads guilty to keying vehicle at Orillia dealership

Former Barrie Nissan GM pleads guilty to keying vehicle at Orillia dealership

Court heard Douglas Ross was upset over what he thought was a lost sale to Experience Nissan in Orillia
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