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Plenty to do this fall at Ramara Public Library

Plenty to do this fall at Ramara Public Library

Join a book club, make a quilt or get up close with therapy dogs
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This dedicated senior has raised $1 million for Terry Fox

This dedicated senior has raised $1 million for Terry Fox

For almost four decades, Will Dwyer has pounded the pavement in support of Terry Fox Foundation; 'No, I’m not going to stop. No way,' says WW2 veteran
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Terry Fox's niece will be special guest at Sunday's fundraiser

Terry Fox's niece will be special guest at Sunday's fundraiser

Alex is one of seven members of the Fox family who have fanned out across the country for 39th annual Terry Fox Run
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Learn to identify mushrooms, moss, and migratory birds at local workshops

Learn to identify mushrooms, moss, and migratory birds at local workshops

The five, single-day workshops will take place Saturdays at Orillia's Lakehead University campus starting Sept. 14
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Orillia Community Kitchen is cooking up a Chef Challenge

Orillia Community Kitchen is cooking up a Chef Challenge

Objective of series is to raise awareness of the challenges people face when The Sharing Place food order is a staple in their kitchen
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Chef rings in 'new era' at downtown Orillia restaurant

Chef rings in 'new era' at downtown Orillia restaurant

Era 67 holds event to introduce new executive chef, Nick Myre; 'I don’t have much of an ego. It’s about what the customers want'
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Thieves make off with cash at A&W

Thieves make off with cash at A&W

Persons unknown damaged the rear door of the A&W restaurant gaining entry
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Lakehead considering adding sports dome, ball diamonds at Orillia campus

Lakehead considering adding sports dome, ball diamonds at Orillia campus

Recreation opportunities have come up as 'a priority' during consultations, official says
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Building Hope ... one Smile Cookie at a time!

Building Hope ... one Smile Cookie at a time!

Orillia Tim Hortons restaurants will be selling Smile Cookies Sept. 16-22 to help buoy the Lighthouse Building Hope Campaign
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Orillia Business Women's Association goes to the dogs

Orillia Business Women's Association goes to the dogs

Guest speaker and Red, a dog in training, from COPE enlightened women at this week's meeting
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