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Weapon-toting, bandana-wearing thief robs Port Carling bank

Weapon-toting, bandana-wearing thief robs Port Carling bank

Man, wearing a grey hoody and grey sweatpants, entered the bank at 4 p.m., demanded cash, fled with money
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Orillia's annual Toys for Tickets campaign begins today

Orillia's annual Toys for Tickets campaign begins today

Now in year 14, the program allows you to pay for a parking ticket (with the exception of accessible parking violations) by donating a toy of equal or greater value
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Automotive Innovation Park could rev up hundreds of jobs in area

Automotive Innovation Park could rev up hundreds of jobs in area

On Friday, province 'unlocked' vacant industrial land in Oro-Medonte to pave the way for proposed automotive innovation, testing and research facility
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Child, 6, struck while trick-or-treating in Gravenhurst

Child, 6, struck while trick-or-treating in Gravenhurst

Investigation is ongoing and Bracebridge OPP are looking for tips; Child suffered minor injuries
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City urged to set aside millions, approve incentives for affordable housing

City urged to set aside millions, approve incentives for affordable housing

'This is a priority issue we have to take seriously,' says councillor, noting 'we really need' affordable housing; Council shelves debate until budget time
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Students creating a special item for Saturday's Kiwanis auction (3 photos)

Students creating a special item for Saturday's Kiwanis auction (3 photos)

Patrick Fogarty students building outdoor kitchen bar; 'It’s cool that a bunch of high-school kids can work hard and do something good for charity,' student says
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Ramara Public Library books $3,600 thanks to Tim Hortons

Ramara Public Library books $3,600 thanks to Tim Hortons

'We are truly elated for the enormous success of the Smile Cookie Campaign at Tim Hortons in Brechin,' says Ramara Public Library's CEO
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Ontario elementary school teachers vote in favour of strike action (update)

Ontario elementary school teachers vote in favour of strike action (update)

The union has been holding strike votes over the last several weeks
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Dwight Yoakam, Ronnie Milsap to perform at Big Sky Music Festival

Dwight Yoakam, Ronnie Milsap to perform at Big Sky Music Festival

Last year's inaugural event at Burl's Creek was plagued by last-minute cancellations from two performers
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Helping Hands seeks help to fill a van with food

Helping Hands seeks help to fill a van with food

Donations of non-perishable food items or cash donations will be accepted until Dec. 13 for this holiday food drive
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