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ReUnion Choir to stage fundraising concert for local church

ReUnion Choir to stage fundraising concert for local church

Theme of event is 'rejoice and rejuvenate'; Choir will perform at St. Mark's June 9
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm.
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Smoked salmon recall expanded

Smoked salmon recall expanded

New product codes added to recall
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Beware these phone, email scams targeting businesses

Beware these phone, email scams targeting businesses

Here's how to prevent these spoofed email messages from happening
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Truck slams into downtown Barrie building Saturday

Truck slams into downtown Barrie building Saturday

A 31-year-old Barrie woman is facing several charges after pick-up truck crashed into the building
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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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