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Lady Kings conclude regular season with a pair of decisive wins

Lady Kings conclude regular season with a pair of decisive wins

Orillia finished another strong season with 8-1-1 record; Defending provincial champs among the favourites heading into playoffs
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School board expected to pass $591M budget this week

School board expected to pass $591M budget this week

'We have made cuts in areas that don't directly affect student,' board chair says
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Free Taekwondo lessons offered for Recreation and Parks Month

Free Taekwondo lessons offered for Recreation and Parks Month

Fifth-degree blackbelt Mike Larose will be leading the free sessions at Rotary Place; First session is Tuesday evening
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Scenario testing at hospital prepares staff for 'external disaster'

Scenario testing at hospital prepares staff for 'external disaster'

The scenario saw five high priority patents brought into the ED requiring treatment relating to an opioid overdose
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'Innovative' approach nets Couchiching Conservancy Freshwater Hero award

'Innovative' approach nets Couchiching Conservancy Freshwater Hero award

'This army of dedicated environmentalists is critical to work of the Conservancy,' noted officials in awarding local group's citizen science volunteers
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Former Barrie Nissan GM pleads guilty to keying vehicle at Orillia dealership

Former Barrie Nissan GM pleads guilty to keying vehicle at Orillia dealership

Court heard Douglas Ross was upset over what he thought was a lost sale to Experience Nissan in Orillia
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Paperweight Kings dazzle at Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament

Paperweight Kings dazzle at Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament

Young Orillia team has improved its passing, defensive work and 'ripping those hard and fast shots'
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Three people charged following probe of Midland motel robbery

Three people charged following probe of Midland motel robbery

Christian Island man, Barrie man and Midland woman also implicated in April 13 incident at Midland motel
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Mariposa gymnast is city's first provincial champ in 15 years

Mariposa gymnast is city's first provincial champ in 15 years

Sophie Hoy overcame injury that forced her to miss a year of competition; Dozens of local athletes shone at provincial competition
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ATV stolen from Severn Township home on Father's Day

ATV stolen from Severn Township home on Father's Day

Orillia OPP say the Polaris 800XP was taken from Big Chute Road residence Sunday afternoon
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