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Fin City brings East Coast inspiration to Orillia (4 photos)

Fin City brings East Coast inspiration to Orillia (4 photos)

Co-owner uses recipe perfected by his grandmother in Newfoundland and customers are already hooked
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LETTER: Problem with Champlain Monument is 'great sin of omission'

LETTER: Problem with Champlain Monument is 'great sin of omission'

Letter writer says Atherley Fish Weirs is example of 'thousands of years of Indigenous history' being ignored while focus is on white settler
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Kings cap challenging season by recognizing top players

Kings cap challenging season by recognizing top players

Jr. B lacrosse team held its year-end banquet to thank top players and recognize players who are graduating
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County expects industry, economy to soar after $40M airport investment

County expects industry, economy to soar after $40M airport investment

County increased their ownership in airport this week from 20 to 90%; 'We have serious inquiries from heavy industries ... looking to expand in Ontario'
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mix of sun and cloud today
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Mountain biker's family encourages organ donation in his memory

Mountain biker's family encourages organ donation in his memory

Zachary Jacobi, who died in mountain bike crash last week at Blue Mountain, is remembered for his goodness, love of words in touching obituary
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Considering school this fall? 'Get Help to Go Back' with Georgian College

Considering school this fall? 'Get Help to Go Back' with Georgian College

The event at Orillia campus Aug. 20 will help mature students interested in going back to college, whether full or part-time
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Colleagues mourning death of Simcoe County trustee

Colleagues mourning death of Simcoe County trustee

Michele Locke, who represented Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny, was 'patient and kind,' board chair recalls
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Program, first of its kind in Canada, a hit with local environmental enthusiasts

Program, first of its kind in Canada, a hit with local environmental enthusiasts

Bob Bowles pioneered Ontario Master Naturalist Program; 'I left with a deeper appreciation of nature and ... the need to protect ... Mother Earth'
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Cyclist killed at Blue Mountains Resort identified

Cyclist killed at Blue Mountains Resort identified

The 27-year-old Brant County man sustained serious injuries when he crashed while mountain biking
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