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Pair of local golfers record aces at Hawk Ridge Golf Club

Pair of local golfers record aces at Hawk Ridge Golf Club

Rhonda Montgomery and Spencer Shropshire each recorded their first holes at the Orillia golf course
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Do you recognize this alleged backpack thief?

Do you recognize this alleged backpack thief?

A backpack containing valuables was stolen from Market Street on Wednesday, Orillia OPP say
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Local official named province's Top Prospect Linesman

Local official named province's Top Prospect Linesman

Former Alliston Hornet Nicholas Arcan became a linesman after his competitive hockey days were over
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LETTER: Remember when banks were solid community citizens?

LETTER: Remember when banks were solid community citizens?

Banks bragging and pretending they are stepping up during pandemic is akin to a person lying on a loan application, says letter writer
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The pandemic has prompted changes at Simcoe County Archives

The pandemic has prompted changes at Simcoe County Archives

Archives now has digital preservation software that enables the long-term preservation of modern digital records
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Orillian 'excited' to take over as city's interim top cop

Orillian 'excited' to take over as city's interim top cop

Insp. Brent Robitaille just wrapped up his first week in the new role; 'For me, this is an opportunity to give back to my community,' he says
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Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

'Virtual reality, unlike any other educational technology, provides experiential learning,' says Georgian official, noting college is ahead of the curve in VR technology
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Local D-Day veteran recalls knowing 'we were a part of something big'

Local D-Day veteran recalls knowing 'we were a part of something big'

'I’ll be thinking about a lot of my buddies. It was a real tragedy and it will be a good time to reflect,' said Ross Andrews, 99
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Man who fled on bike charged after alleged assault with baseball bat

Man who fled on bike charged after alleged assault with baseball bat

Police say accused assailant, a 45-year-old, and the victim were known to each other and there is no threat to public safety
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387 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, plus 68 unreported

387 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, plus 68 unreported

Ontario's total case count has now exceeded 30,000
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