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Ward 2 councillors share common goal for 2020: Keep taxes in check

Ward 2 councillors share common goal for 2020: Keep taxes in check

Ward 2 councillors weigh in with thoughts on 2019 and look ahead to 2020 in our series focused on municipal politics; Top priority is roads, infrastructre, says Kloostra
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Waterfront development is top priority for 2020, Emond says

Waterfront development is top priority for 2020, Emond says

David Campbell said his goal is to keep taxes in check; Ward 1 councillors weigh in with thoughts on 2019 and look ahead to 2020 in our series focused on municipal politics
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City facing some daunting challenges in 2020: Mayor

City facing some daunting challenges in 2020: Mayor

Steve Clarke says Hydro One investment in city among most significant accomplishments of 2019; He kicks off series of stories focusing on Orillia politics
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Good morning, Orillia! Happy New Year!

Good morning, Orillia! Happy New Year!

Flurries and snow squalls ending near noon
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Happy early new year, Orillia (12 photos)

Happy early new year, Orillia (12 photos)

Thousands help city ring in 2020 a few hours early at Rotary Place
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Reflections on the changing face of Simcoe County

Reflections on the changing face of Simcoe County

Immigration and newcomer stories stick out in the mind of our regional reporter
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Probe continues following runway incident at Lake Simcoe airport

Probe continues following runway incident at Lake Simcoe airport

'The investigators are focused on gathering their information ... (before) moving forward with next steps,' says TSB official
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Local ski resorts rebounding after Monday's freezing rain

Local ski resorts rebounding after Monday's freezing rain

Hardwood Ski and Bike, Horseshoe Resort hoping to reopen cross-country trails soon
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Bank robbery prank 'a very scary moment,’ says Collingwood mayor

Bank robbery prank 'a very scary moment,’ says Collingwood mayor

More details emerge in robbery prank that saw OPP officers with rifles descend on downtown Collingwood Monday afternoon
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'Bittersweet' season at food bank as donations and demand increase

'Bittersweet' season at food bank as donations and demand increase

On average, 1,800 people visit Sharing Place monthly; 'It’s been great to see the community understand we need that support,' official says of rising need
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