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Golf for Kids' Sake tourney to be held this week at Hawk Ridge

Golf for Kids' Sake tourney to be held this week at Hawk Ridge

Annual golf tournament is one four signature fund-raising events for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District; Golfers 'will have a great time'
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Three boaters charged with having open liquor on board

Three boaters charged with having open liquor on board

'If you choose to cruise with open booze, remember you will lose,' say OPP marine officers
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It's almost time to Run for the Cure to support breast cancer research

It's almost time to Run for the Cure to support breast cancer research

Plans underway for Run for the Cure Barrie/Orillia in October; 'It can be a very emotional day,' says organizer
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Turtlefest will be celebrated at Scales Nature Park this weekend

Turtlefest will be celebrated at Scales Nature Park this weekend

Event is a celebration of turtle conservation efforts and doubles as launch of Turtle Guardians program
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Health unit warns city to prepare for increased funding request

Health unit warns city to prepare for increased funding request

Provincial downloading could raise city's annual share from $396,000 to $528,000; 'The board acknowledges this is a substantial increase in its levy'
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Local cyclists gearing up for world championship in Quebec

Local cyclists gearing up for world championship in Quebec

Gunnar Holmgren and Kelly Lawson are among the local cyclists who have qualified to represent Canada at Mountain Bike World Championship
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Original female country outlaw, Tanya Tucker, coming to Rama

Original female country outlaw, Tanya Tucker, coming to Rama

Living legend once dubbed the female Elvis is bringing her While I'm Livin' tour to Casino Rama on Nov. 9
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Keep an eye out in the woods for this beautiful killer

Keep an eye out in the woods for this beautiful killer

Invasive species could cause widespread economic losses if it reaches Canada; Spotted Lanternfly can weaken or kill trees
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LETTER: City's removal of milkweed aids destruction of endangered species: Citizen

LETTER: City's removal of milkweed aids destruction of endangered species: Citizen

'How can our city go forward in an environmentally-sustainable way with uninformed, ineffective people in management roles?' letter writer wonders
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Fundraiser will support 'youngest heroes' who have experienced abuse

Fundraiser will support 'youngest heroes' who have experienced abuse

Super Hike for Heroes will raise money for Child and Youth Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/Muskoka
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