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Orillia man nabbed for slew of property crimes

Orillia man nabbed for slew of property crimes

Robert Ruddock faces multiple charges related to stolen vehicle, thefts from gas stations and cars
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Paperweight Kings meet the challenge at their first tournament

Paperweight Kings meet the challenge at their first tournament

Orillia team won three of four games at three-day tournament and made great strides in improving their game, say coaches
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Flags Unlimited under new ownership

Flags Unlimited under new ownership

Founded in 1966, Flags Unlimited manufactures flags and banners for governmental, corporate and personal use
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Group appealing ERRC says last-minute rule change 'is outrageous'

Group appealing ERRC says last-minute rule change 'is outrageous'

Recycling/composting facility planned for Horseshoe Valley Road; MPP Doug Downey said no final decision has been made by the province
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny skies
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Logan Ross drops out of federal race to become region's MP

Logan Ross drops out of federal race to become region's MP

Ross declined further comment on reasoning behind her withdrawal 
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Orillia Ice Dogs prove they have lots of bite at tournaments

Orillia Ice Dogs prove they have lots of bite at tournaments

Spring/summer hockey program continues to grow; 'The key to our success is to put quality coaches in place for the various teams'
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Honda Canada does its civic duty, antes up $1.8M for Georgian programs

Honda Canada does its civic duty, antes up $1.8M for Georgian programs

Equipment will be purchased over the next two years, benefiting 30 programs at Georgian campuses in Barrie and Owen Sound
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Woman whose brother died in tornado recalls terror in the sky (16 photos)

Woman whose brother died in tornado recalls terror in the sky (16 photos)

'He was riding his bike home. Mom always said to come home if it was raining,' says sister of Jonathon Poechman
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There's a buzz in the air as Orillia vies to become a Bee City

There's a buzz in the air as Orillia vies to become a Bee City

The designation would cement city's goal to 'take action to protect pollinators and their habitat'
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