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Epilepsy Simcoe County campaign aims to dispel stigma and fear

Epilepsy Simcoe County campaign aims to dispel stigma and fear

Local businesses and agencies are invited to book an information session
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North Simcoe Victim Services welcomes new executive director

North Simcoe Victim Services welcomes new executive director

Kim Hewitt first joined the team as a volunteer in 1999; She vows to 'continue to help improve lives by providing the kind of 24/7 services that ... are so essential'
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Strike will shut down all SCDSB elementary schools Wednesday and Thursday

Strike will shut down all SCDSB elementary schools Wednesday and Thursday

Secondary schools and adult learning centres will remain open to students
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Angus man killed in snow-machine crash near Bancroft

Angus man killed in snow-machine crash near Bancroft

OPP say he was pronounced dead at the scene
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Jury selection underway in Orillia shooting death trial

Jury selection underway in Orillia shooting death trial

Sonny Brokenshire, Martin Forget and Brian Quesnel are all charged with first-degree murder in the death of Orillia man Joseph Simonds
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Coldest Night of the Year 'illustrates area's heart'

Coldest Night of the Year 'illustrates area's heart'

Orillia event is one of the most successful in Canada; 'It is quite amazing for a community the size of Orillia and area,' says local organizer
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LETTER: Farmers, especially, should be concerned about Bill 156

LETTER: Farmers, especially, should be concerned about Bill 156

Act is 'a desperate attempt on the part of the agribusiness sector to try and protect themselves from public scrutiny,' letter writer says
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Mariposa Grandmothers' annual Book Exchange coming up

Mariposa Grandmothers' annual Book Exchange coming up

Event taking place Feb. 22 at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
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Orillia event will focus on opioid education, awareness

Orillia event will focus on opioid education, awareness

Feb. 19 forum will feature speakers, including local mothers whose kids have died from overdoses
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy with fog dissipating in the morning
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