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Adopt Me: Scout is a smart kitty who enjoys playing (adopted)

Adopt Me: Scout is a smart kitty who enjoys playing (adopted)

He would love a home with other kitties
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Plan for centre-line flex signs in city neighbourhoods hits bump in road

Plan for centre-line flex signs in city neighbourhoods hits bump in road

'When the majority of people are adhering to the limit … I find it hard to spend that kind of money,' says councillor, who was concerned with cost of annual maintenance
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Ontario reports 551 new COVID-19 cases, 291 recoveries today

Ontario reports 551 new COVID-19 cases, 291 recoveries today

The province is also reporting another 38 deaths attributed to COVID-19
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City extends moratorium banning all public events until July 5

City extends moratorium banning all public events until July 5

'At this time, we do not see a COVID-19 climate that would allow for public gatherings to happen in the coming months,' says Mayor Steve Clarke
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Police nab man who walked into women's apartment, stole smokes and fled on bike

Police nab man who walked into women's apartment, stole smokes and fled on bike

A 21-year-old Orillia man is facing multiple charges including assault after incident at Colborne Street apartment building
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Pandemic claims iconic event: Mariposa Folk Festival cancelled

Pandemic claims iconic event: Mariposa Folk Festival cancelled

Plug pulled on the 60th-anniversary celebration due to COVID-19; 'We will recover and we will heal from this, and Mariposa wants to be a part of that,' president says
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Strong winds expected today: Environment Canada

Strong winds expected today: Environment Canada

Wind gusts up to 70 to 80 km/h are possible
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Rise and shine
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County recognizing generosity, dedication of volunteers this week

County recognizing generosity, dedication of volunteers this week

Last year, volunteers gave approximately 24,350 hours of their time to long-term care homes and Simcoe County Museum
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Hospice Simcoe launches advanced care planning campaign

Hospice Simcoe launches advanced care planning campaign

It's vital to 'ensure you have completed advance care planning by having those conversations now and not during personal crisis,' says official
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