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Well-known basketball referee relishes five decades on local courts

Well-known basketball referee relishes five decades on local courts

Mike McParland, 72, has a passion for being a referee; 'I enjoy going to every game,' says retired teacher also known as The Key Man at Webers since 1963
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Parents call for action at opioid forum in Orillia (4 photos)

Parents call for action at opioid forum in Orillia (4 photos)

More support needed to combat crisis, help addicts, local heart-broken families say; 'We need to do something now'
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This is the last week to donate to Winter Coat Drive

This is the last week to donate to Winter Coat Drive

Coats can be dropped off at various locations in Orillia until Oct. 25
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OLG pays out almost $2 million to Innisfil this quarter

OLG pays out almost $2 million to Innisfil this quarter

Since November 2001, Innisfil has received more than $85.9 million in money for local infrastructure improvements
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Simcoe County painted blue in a big way amid Liberal minority

Simcoe County painted blue in a big way amid Liberal minority

Conservatives John Brassard, Scot Davidson, Terry Dowdall, Doug Shipley and Bruce Stanton win in Simcoe County
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Ford announces new grant for police services to fight crime

Ford announces new grant for police services to fight crime

The $6 million grant over three years is earmarked for crime-fighting initiatives targeting gun and gang violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault
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Adopt Me: Muriel and Rhonda are still waiting for their perfect home (adopted)

Adopt Me: Muriel and Rhonda are still waiting for their perfect home (adopted)

Fruits and veggies are the way to their hearts, and they would love a home where they are spoiled with love and treats
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Mary Brown's cooking up a new location in Orillia

Mary Brown's cooking up a new location in Orillia

'Fastest-growing quick-serve franchise in Canada' setting up shop on Memorial Avenue; Opening planned for Oct. 29
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Re-elected Stanton says serving as MP is 'an amazing privilege'

Re-elected Stanton says serving as MP is 'an amazing privilege'

'I’m fully prepared to work hard for them starting (this) morning,' Stanton told supporters after winning fifth consecutive term as Simcoe North's MP
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Rookie NDP candidate Angelique Belcourt says 'we gave it all we had'

Rookie NDP candidate Angelique Belcourt says 'we gave it all we had'

'I would definitely want to run again. It was such a great journey and I would love to do it again,' said 23-year-old first-time candidate
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