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Colts invest $200,000 in arena upgrades for new Collingwood team (7 photos)

Colts invest $200,000 in arena upgrades for new Collingwood team (7 photos)

'I feel strongly we're going to be a contender on the ice and off the ice, we'll provide entertainment that's beyond any other team in our league,' says team president
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Take a trip down memory lane to Main Street Orillia, circa 1912

Take a trip down memory lane to Main Street Orillia, circa 1912

This postcard reflects the intersection of Mississaga and Peter streets in the early 1900s
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Organizers 'disappointed' to cancel Women in Opera event

Organizers 'disappointed' to cancel Women in Opera event

Joint Orillia Centre for Arts + Culture/Highlands Opera Studio event had been planned for Aug. 17; Refunds available to those who purchased tickets
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Fans flock to Burl's Creek for 'best party of the year' (10 photos)

Fans flock to Burl's Creek for 'best party of the year' (10 photos)

Tens of thousands of country music fans descend on Oro-Medonte for eighth annual Boots and Hearts festival
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Police appealing for witnesses after cyclist collides with OPP vehicle

Police appealing for witnesses after cyclist collides with OPP vehicle

Ten-year-old cyclist was transported to hospital, suffering from minor injuries in wake of collision
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

A mix of sun and cloud today
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Country music fans swarm Burl's Creek for Boots and Hearts

Country music fans swarm Burl's Creek for Boots and Hearts

Popular four-day country music festival is in full swing; Cole Swindell headlines main-stage lineup tonight
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Little Caesar and The Consuls set to rock ODAS Park for a good cause

Little Caesar and The Consuls set to rock ODAS Park for a good cause

Canada's 'oldest rock and roll dance band' will be performing Sept. 21 to help raise money for the Orillia Shrine Club
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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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