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Good morning, Orillia!

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OPP investigating homicide in Kawartha Lakes

OPP investigating homicide in Kawartha Lakes

OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team located and arrested suspect after man was located, deceased, outside residence
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Return to Orillia reignites passion for basketball for Hannah Clark

Return to Orillia reignites passion for basketball for Hannah Clark

'I’ve had a lot of positive experiences with basketball, but I can definitely say this will be my proudest memory,' Clark says of helping build basketball program at Lakehead
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Staffer 'haunted by their cries’ inside COVID-19-ravaged facility

Staffer 'haunted by their cries’ inside COVID-19-ravaged facility

'The desperation in their (family members') voices - just to have that final contact with their grandmother and their mom - was something I’ve never heard or seen before'
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WEEKLY TIP: You can help the birds and bees 'weave their magic'

WEEKLY TIP: You can help the birds and bees 'weave their magic'

When planning your garden, remember we need pollinators like bees, beetles and butterflies to protect our fruits, vegetables and field crops
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It's too early to ease COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says

It's too early to ease COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says

Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke urges patience in video message to citizens
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Conservancy applauds volunteer efforts to protect wilderness

Conservancy applauds volunteer efforts to protect wilderness

In 2019, hundreds of volunteers contributed more than 4,000 hours towards Couchiching Conservancy's mission to protect nature
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During COVID-19, the last thing we need is pressure of social shaming

During COVID-19, the last thing we need is pressure of social shaming

As social distancing continues and rules change quickly, try a dose of kindness before piling on with, likely, unwarranted criticism
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New Path transitions to call-in mental health services

New Path transitions to call-in mental health services

'Mental health can’t wait. We want everyone in Simcoe County to know that we’re here to help,' says CEO Elizabeth McKeeman
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Two more Simcoe County deaths attributed to COVID-19

Two more Simcoe County deaths attributed to COVID-19

13 more cases confirmed in region including five in Barrie and another five in Innisfil
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