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Genius technology connecting us all? It's Zoomin' madness!

Genius technology connecting us all? It's Zoomin' madness!

Columnist Wendy King bemoans this technology and how it comes uninvited at the worst possible times
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Brazen theft 'blows mind' of local front-line health-care workers

Brazen theft 'blows mind' of local front-line health-care workers

Oro-Medonte resident and her husband were awake in the house when theft happened; 'It really scares me how they just didn’t care,' says homeowner
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Embrace the moment
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Christian Island residents grateful for gift of food, supplies

Christian Island residents grateful for gift of food, supplies

Island residents received food packages prepared by volunteers and staff and with assistance from Hewitt's Farm Market
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Rama goalie takes 'big step' after being drafted by OHL's Battalion

Rama goalie takes 'big step' after being drafted by OHL's Battalion

Predators star Wade Monague thrilled with opportunity; 'When they called, I felt relieved and happy to be drafted into a great organization,' goalie said
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Orillia OPP seek help locating missing teen girl (UPDATE: Located)

Orillia OPP seek help locating missing teen girl (UPDATE: Located)

Brooklyn Ellis, 15, went missing from her Orillia residence on Monday
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WEEKLY TIP: Are you going batty during the pandemic? You should!

WEEKLY TIP: Are you going batty during the pandemic? You should!

Sustainable Orillia suggests providing nesting materials for birds returning to our area and building a bat house
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City's park benches are off limits, mayor reminds citizens

City's park benches are off limits, mayor reminds citizens

Sports fields and recreational facilities remain closed due to global pandemic, Steve Clarke reminds citizens in video
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Voting for the OrilliaMatters Reader Favourites is now open!

Voting for the OrilliaMatters Reader Favourites is now open!

Like local? So do we! "Like" your favourite businesses and organizations to help them become an OrilliaMatters Reader Favourite
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How much is COVID-19 costing the County of Simcoe?

How much is COVID-19 costing the County of Simcoe?

'This is a very serious situation and we will take whatever measures we need to address. We’re not letting the financial considerations impact that ,' says official
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