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Orillia Lakers move up, still capture gold at Newmarket tourney

Orillia Lakers move up, still capture gold at Newmarket tourney

U11 Orillia boys' team dominated semi-final, then beat previously unbeaten Guelph to garner gold in AA division
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Province cuts back funding for local EarlyON Centres

Province cuts back funding for local EarlyON Centres

Province has informed the County of Simcoe they will be receiving $248,000 less this year than last year to run the program
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COVID-19 concerns halt Costco's free food samples

COVID-19 concerns halt Costco's free food samples

The popular program reportedly added a risk to both public and employee safety, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to escalate here and and around the globe
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Carpe diem
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Prime minister's wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, tests positive for COVID-19: PMO

Prime minister's wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, tests positive for COVID-19: PMO

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office says Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for the novel corona virus. Following medical advice, the prime minister's wife is remaining in isolation for the time being.
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BREAKING NEWS: Local minor hockey playoff games suspended

BREAKING NEWS: Local minor hockey playoff games suspended

That means the local teams who had qualified to begin chasing an Ontario title this weekend are on ice
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Ice huts must be off local lakes by Sunday

Ice huts must be off local lakes by Sunday

'With the warm weather and rain, the ice on the lake is becoming unsafe'
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Minor midget Terriers to battle Welland in quest for OMHA crown

Minor midget Terriers to battle Welland in quest for OMHA crown

Injury-plagued Terriers defeated Quinte in intense semi-final series to earn the right to compete for a provincial championship
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Orillia Lakers go undefeated to win tourney title in Hamilton

Orillia Lakers go undefeated to win tourney title in Hamilton

U14 team overcame rival Niagara in gold-medal game to repeat as champs at Blessed Sacrament Basketball Tournament
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Sharing Place forms task force amid COVID-19 outbreak

Sharing Place forms task force amid COVID-19 outbreak

Official concerned about drop in donations, health effects on clients; 'This is going to be a rough, hopefully short ride'
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