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Producers will have to pay for Blue Box Program starting in 2023

Producers will have to pay for Blue Box Program starting in 2023

County of Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia all consulted for report that suggested the province move toward requiring producers pay for 100 per cent of program
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Orillia teacher 'blown away' by Governor General's Award nomination

Orillia teacher 'blown away' by Governor General's Award nomination

Leanne Young, of Orillia Secondary School, one of 25 in Canada up for history teaching award
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Construction on Building Hope project to begin next month

Construction on Building Hope project to begin next month

W.S. Morgan Construction has been selected to build new hub facility, supportive housing units; 'This is much more than a shelter,' says project co-chair
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Swine and Dine makes up for missing link at farmers' market

Swine and Dine makes up for missing link at farmers' market

Luke Hewitt started sausage business after long-time vendor left Orillia Farmers' Market
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Simcoe County making strides with its Positive Aging Strategy

Simcoe County making strides with its Positive Aging Strategy

Paramedicine home visit program has proven popular in Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Ramara and is expanding this year
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Royals roll to undefeated season, win York Simcoe championship

Royals roll to undefeated season, win York Simcoe championship

Local squad has earned the right to compete in the provincial championship on Labour Day weekend
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Georgian College kicks off extended offerings for free adult upgrading

Georgian College kicks off extended offerings for free adult upgrading

The campus has added more days in response to increased student demand for upgrading services
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mix of sun and cloud today.
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Teen placed positive Post-its all over town in the middle of the night

Teen placed positive Post-its all over town in the middle of the night

Those weekend words of affirmation were brought to you by an 18-year-old student hoping to make your day
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Local events planned to celebrate 50th anniversary of Woodstock

Local events planned to celebrate 50th anniversary of Woodstock

As summer winds down, there is still lots on the calendar, says arts and entertainment columnist
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