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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny skies today
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Culture Alliance seeks members for new regional committee

Culture Alliance seeks members for new regional committee

The Alliance will be selecting six community members to help support cultural development in the region
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Police warning residents to be wary of aggressive sales tactics

Police warning residents to be wary of aggressive sales tactics

People trying to sell water filters have tried to gain access to homes; pedestrians are flagging down motorists seeking gas money in 'new' scam
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'Amazing work' recognized at Fierté Simcoe Pride Awards Gala

'Amazing work' recognized at Fierté Simcoe Pride Awards Gala

'I was really excited this year that we had nominees from across the county,' said president Brandon Rhéal Amyot of Orillia
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Cross-lake swim raises thousands for Orillia Animal Centre (6 photos)

Cross-lake swim raises thousands for Orillia Animal Centre (6 photos)

'It was a great event and we're really looking forward to doing it again next year,' says official of event that raised more than $8,800 for OSPCA
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Orillia man one of more than a dozen ticketed Friday in Bradford

Orillia man one of more than a dozen ticketed Friday in Bradford

Project ERASE, targeting speeding and exhaust noise, nabbed 58-year-old Orillia man
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Federal funding unveiled to assist LGBTQ2 seniors in region

Federal funding unveiled to assist LGBTQ2 seniors in region

Plan is to 'come up with strategies that can be used across the country with respect to combating those issues and challenges that LGBTQ2 seniors face,' says minister
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False 911 calls keep local marine patrols extra busy on weekend

False 911 calls keep local marine patrols extra busy on weekend

Cell phone pocket dials 'consumed a large amount of patrol time,' officials say
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Classic car show set to rumble into downtown Orillia Saturday

Classic car show set to rumble into downtown Orillia Saturday

'Our car show just keeps getting bigger and better as time goes by,' says official of 21st annual event that will feature more than 450 classic cars
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Canada's largest dog agility competition coming to region

Canada's largest dog agility competition coming to region

About 500 dogs are expected to compete to become national champion this weekend in what is, for them, their Olympics
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