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Police dog named in honour of OPP officer who died by suicide

Police dog named in honour of OPP officer who died by suicide

Name 'Routs' chosen following 2018 death of Sgt. Sylvain Routhier
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Grant helped keep century-old business in Orillia <b>(9 photos)</b>

Grant helped keep century-old business in Orillia (9 photos)

McLean and Dickey Insurance received grant as part of city pilot project; staff hope program becomes permanent in new year
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No new COVID cases today in Orillia, surrounding townships

No new COVID cases today in Orillia, surrounding townships

The health unit reported 18 new cases in Simcoe Muskoka today and 14 of the cases involve unvaccinated people and one partially vaccinated person
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Unique 'Toy Ride' ensures local kids will enjoy their Christmas

Unique 'Toy Ride' ensures local kids will enjoy their Christmas

'It’s so important that we help out the kids and give them something for Christmas. It's been a tough couple of years,' says organizer
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Hit the jackpot with a chance to win a lottery prize pack

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Hit the jackpot with a chance to win a lottery prize pack

Plus, enter for a chance to win a Great Canadian Oil Change gift card
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A man of 'uncommon principles and larger-than-life talents' remembered

A man of 'uncommon principles and larger-than-life talents' remembered

Life and legacy of Dr. Norman Bethune was explored at recent Orillia Museum of Art & History Speaker Series event
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'Great bunch of guys' from Simcoe County win $500,000

'Great bunch of guys' from Simcoe County win $500,000

The group has been playing the lottery together for seven years and were excited with their 'first big win,' said group's leader
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VIDEO: Premier Ford asks for patience for roll out of vaccine certificates

VIDEO: Premier Ford asks for patience for roll out of vaccine certificates

Premier Ford asks for patience during early days of vaccine certificate rollout, says enforcement will lead with education
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Yard sale will raise money to support aspiring Orillia artists

Yard sale will raise money to support aspiring Orillia artists

Mary Rose Bursary provides funds to selected students from each of the high schools in Orillia who will be attending post-secondary training in fine art
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Ontario reports 463 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 463 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 783 recoveries and seven deaths
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