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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Cloudy but clearing in the afternoon with moderate winds and a high of 7C.
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Pedestrian dies in GO Train collision

Pedestrian dies in GO Train collision

Incident happened Tuesday evening near 20 Sideroad and 7th Line 
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Hosting casino continues to pay off for Innisfil

Hosting casino continues to pay off for Innisfil

Innisfil received almost $1 million from OLG during last quarter; Payments 'part of government's commitments to support municipalities,' says MPP
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‘We have to stand up’ to Ford cuts, say county councillors

‘We have to stand up’ to Ford cuts, say county councillors

Discussion sparked at county council by cancellation of interlibrary loan program; 'This is having a drastic effect on us,' said Ramara deputy mayor
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Ten finalists for Leacock Medal for Humour revealed

Ten finalists for Leacock Medal for Humour revealed

Ten books in running for national humour award; winner to be revealed in June
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Alarmed for Life program kicks off in Orillia May 1

Alarmed for Life program kicks off in Orillia May 1

Firefighters will visit local neighbourhoods to offer assistance and advice to homeowners related to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
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Do you have fond recollections of Orillia's Arts for Peace Festival?

Do you have fond recollections of Orillia's Arts for Peace Festival?

Story Circle to be held on Sunday; Event being held to 'share stories about Orillia's longest-running local festival'
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Cuts to library service 'demoralizing' and 'hurtful': officials

Cuts to library service 'demoralizing' and 'hurtful': officials

'We shouldn't be disadvantaged because we're in a rural area,' says Ramara official; In 2018, Orillia library received more than 4,320 items through loan program for patrons
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Charlee's Run is held to honour 'all those lives lost too soon'

Charlee's Run is held to honour 'all those lives lost too soon'

Third annual event will be held Saturday at Couchiching Beach Park; Run has already raised almost $100,000 for pediatric, neo-natal needs at OSMH
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Adopt Me: Chevy loves making new friends (adopted)

Adopt Me: Chevy loves making new friends (adopted)

He would need a home without felines, but he does get along with some dogs
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