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Car convoy marks anniversary of Terry Fox's stop in Orillia (8 photos)

Car convoy marks anniversary of Terry Fox's stop in Orillia (8 photos)

'This is our way of (honouring) the date when Terry ran through our region 41 years ago,' says organizer of annual Terry Fox Run
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Rama enacts new bylaw requiring permit to moor at Chief Island

Rama enacts new bylaw requiring permit to moor at Chief Island

'Permitting will support education and reconciliation efforts, providing opportunities for non-members to learn about' Rama and its culture
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TIP OF THE WEEK: Books can help you turn over a new leaf

TIP OF THE WEEK: Books can help you turn over a new leaf

Sustainable Orillia, with help from Manticore Books, has developed list of top tree-themed books for adults and kids
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Simcoe-Muskoka catching up on vaccinations as more supply becomes available

Simcoe-Muskoka catching up on vaccinations as more supply becomes available

'We really need to be focusing on those with a harder time coming out to be immunized and those who are hesitant,' says Gardner
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Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are two new cases in Barrie, two in Bradford, and one in Innisfil
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Colts trot out familiar face as team's new coach, GM

Colts trot out familiar face as team's new coach, GM

Marty Williamson started his OHL coaching career when he became head coach of the Barrie Colts for the 2004-05 season
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Boat operator fined in wake of drowning on Lake Simcoe

Boat operator fined in wake of drowning on Lake Simcoe

Transport Canada says group of friends had seen the boat tours advertised online and hired the individual for a private tour of the lake
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Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

'We’ve got approximately 400 employees returning. The recall has been largely successful, and people are happy to be coming back,' says Gateway official
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OPP seize 6,000 cannabis plants with street value of $7.9M

OPP seize 6,000 cannabis plants with street value of $7.9M

Seizure was the equivalent of four full dump trucks full of cannabis; Seven people face multiple charges
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