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Council faces some tough decisions at today's final budget meeting

Council faces some tough decisions at today's final budget meeting

Councillors began deliberating capital budget Monday and will wrap up discussions today; Currently, 4% tax hike is projected, but will be finalized today
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Increasing cloudiness today
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Local skaters bring home medals from recent competition

Local skaters bring home medals from recent competition

Daniel Patriquin and Olivia Neal each finished second
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Orillia EA ready to strike, but hopes it can be averted

Orillia EA ready to strike, but hopes it can be averted

Wages, increased class sizes among educational assistants' concerns; 'We are fighting for the cost of living and it really aggravates me,' says Lisa Day
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OSMH Foundation hopes you remember them on Giving Tuesday

OSMH Foundation hopes you remember them on Giving Tuesday

Give the gift of patient comfort by supporting the purchase of ice machines and blanket warmers in Soldiers’ Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging and Surgical Departments
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Teen charged in aftermath of lockdown at Midland high school

Teen charged in aftermath of lockdown at Midland high school

Thursday incident leads to serious charges against 15-year-old male whose identity is protected by Youth Criminal Justice Act
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City commits big bucks to 'security guard' for its network

City commits big bucks to 'security guard' for its network

New analyst and other measures are meant to protect against cyber attacks; 'This is a very, very important position with what’s happening in the world today'
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Three charged during OPP Festive RIDE check

Three charged during OPP Festive RIDE check

One from Tay Township faces impaired and possession of cocaine charges
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Information Orillia's request for city cash denied at budget deliberations

Information Orillia's request for city cash denied at budget deliberations

Councillors vote against $85,000 funding request; 'We are committed to making it run,' says new board chair, noting agency reopened today
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New recreation centre is expected to open in late January

New recreation centre is expected to open in late January

'It is truly beginning to look like a complete project,' mayor says of $55.5-million project; Site has been 'a beehive of activity' as opening date nears
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