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Campers undaunted by chilly, rainy long weekend forecast (4 photos)

Campers undaunted by chilly, rainy long weekend forecast (4 photos)

All three local provincial parks are busy as this year's camping season kicks off; 'This is our escape,' says camper
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Province launches survey to gain input on animal welfare reform

Province launches survey to gain input on animal welfare reform

Government says 'system can be made more robust, transparent and accountable'; Online survey now available
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Local artist has 'super exciting' plans for old BiWay building

Local artist has 'super exciting' plans for old BiWay building

Anitta Hamming has ambitious vision for derelict downtown store; 'We think it's wonderful,' says Downtown Orillia Management Board official
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Family, forced to leave Orillia, feels 'betrayed, deflated'

Family, forced to leave Orillia, feels 'betrayed, deflated'

Man, who came to Canada from Ireland in 2015 and married local woman, denied permanent residency; They plan to fight and return to this 'wonderful place'
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It was a time when horse and buggies dominated the downtown

It was a time when horse and buggies dominated the downtown

On our weekly trip down memory lane, we get a glimpse into a bygone era in Orillia's bustling downtown
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Gardening from a Hammock author says perfection is not the goal

Gardening from a Hammock author says perfection is not the goal

Preparation and planning when planting will mean less work in the garden, says author and gardener
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Keep the long weekend fun by avoiding ticks, mosquitoes

Keep the long weekend fun by avoiding ticks, mosquitoes

Medical Officer of Health says over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of local Lyme disease cases
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Chance of thunderstorms overnight
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ESPN's Dan Shulman to call Baycats game with his son Saturday

ESPN's Dan Shulman to call Baycats game with his son Saturday

Dan Shulman, who spent some time in Barrie early in his radio career and calls some Blue Jays games, will call Saturday's game against Kitchener beside his son
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Ford makes unannounced visit to Orillia, area (7 photos)

Ford makes unannounced visit to Orillia, area (7 photos)

Local MPP said 'the premier's really quite the rock star here,' after Doug Ford's visit to the region on Friday
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