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Area musician honoured as 'International Rising Star of the Year'

Area musician honoured as 'International Rising Star of the Year'

Madison Mueller was honoured at International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards Show in Atlanta, also performed at after-party
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Coldwater farm gets $25,000 from province to grow business

Coldwater farm gets $25,000 from province to grow business

Ford government announces $10.8 million in cost-share funding for 740 projects; Projects 'will help farmers grow their businesses and boost economy,' says Dunlop
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Stallions' perfect season comes to heart-breaking halt in finale

Stallions' perfect season comes to heart-breaking halt in finale

Stallions lose OFC championship game 25-10 to Brantford after compiling a perfect 10-0 season this summer
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OMAH celebrates 20 years by launching a youth movement

OMAH celebrates 20 years by launching a youth movement

Museum hopes to draw more young people to Arts District; OMAH champion Sue Mulcahy receives Legacy Award at event
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Area businesses could get help from Georgian Angel Network

Area businesses could get help from Georgian Angel Network

The Georgian Angel Network will provide 10 Ontario-based businesses with $30,000. A preference will be given to businesses in Simcoe County, among others
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County urged to install lights at 'death trap' intersection in Washago

County urged to install lights at 'death trap' intersection in Washago

County says results of traffic count didn't warrant lights; Severn, Ramara councillors refuse to give up the fight
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Popular Orillia Waterfront Festival making waves all weekend

Popular Orillia Waterfront Festival making waves all weekend

Boats, vendors, diving dogs, cardboard boat races ... 'There's something for everyone,' says organizer of weekend event
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LETTER: Descendant of fur trader upset over monument decision

LETTER: Descendant of fur trader upset over monument decision

'I do not agree' with stance of Grand Chief that calls statue offensive and degrading, says letter writer
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Construction underway to widen West Ridge Boulevard to five lanes

Construction underway to widen West Ridge Boulevard to five lanes

This is the third and final phase of a series of improvements to meet current and future traffic demands
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny skies today
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