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Incentives available for local households to go green

Incentives available for local households to go green

The federal carbon tax is both carrot and stick, warns Sustainable Orillia while providing tips to help save money
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Midland man accused of stealing crossbow from Canadian Tire

Midland man accused of stealing crossbow from Canadian Tire

Police say theft occurred Wednesday afternoon
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Downtown Orillia going old-school with Vintage Market Saturday

Downtown Orillia going old-school with Vintage Market Saturday

DOMB official says there will be live music and '35-plus vendors will be selling a variety of goods ranging from vintage-style clothing to home decor, accessories, (and) art,'
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Post-mortem next week for human bones found in Wasaga Beach

Post-mortem next week for human bones found in Wasaga Beach

Search and investigation crews have cleared the scene off Highway 26 between Collingwood and Wasaga, but the identity of the body found remains unconfirmed
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Fourth arrest made in Hajtamiri abduction investigation

Fourth arrest made in Hajtamiri abduction investigation

Brampton resident arrested Wednesday in relation to 2022 abduction in Wasaga Beach
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<b>RED CARPET:</b> Business leaders celebrated at annual Chamber awards

RED CARPET: Business leaders celebrated at annual Chamber awards

Check out who hit the red carpet for the Orillia Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards
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Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

'When the Canadian flag comes down, it sure makes people crazy,' trustee says of parents' reaction to swapping out flag to mark various events
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Inaugural Soldiers' Ride event nearing $25,000 fundraising goal

Inaugural Soldiers' Ride event nearing $25,000 fundraising goal

'We wanted an event that would draw in people from all around, and even as far and wide as Toronto and surrounding area,' says Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation official
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Coalition hosting referendum on private clinics today, Saturday

Coalition hosting referendum on private clinics today, Saturday

Citizen-run vote to be held today and Saturday in protest of Ford government’s Bill 60; Local residents can participate outside Opera House from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight
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Orillia-made Fairmile was 'the little ship that made history'

Orillia-made Fairmile was 'the little ship that made history'

Fairmile Q116 exploded, killing one, before it could be sent on a test run in 1943, audience learns at OMAH History Speaker Series event
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