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Mayor says 'it's wonderful' for Severn to become a Bee City

Mayor says 'it's wonderful' for Severn to become a Bee City

'If you don't have the bees pollinating these flowers, there aren't any fruits available for them ... the whole food chain suffers,' says advocate
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Country star bringing 'Wright' stuff to Casino Rama this summer

Country star bringing 'Wright' stuff to Casino Rama this summer

Michelle Wright will bring her 'expressive voice and her distinctive style' to Rama on Aug. 24
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Man dies after fishing boat capsizes in Haliburton Highlands

Man dies after fishing boat capsizes in Haliburton Highlands

Three friends were fishing when mishap occurred; two were able to grab life jackets found floating on the water
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Provincial review could jeopardize legal aid clinics: Official

Provincial review could jeopardize legal aid clinics: Official

'We are very concerned about further cuts ... that may affect the very existence of community legal clinics,' says official of Orillia-based Community Legal Clinic
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World-renowned Miss Supertest III coming to area boat shows

World-renowned Miss Supertest III coming to area boat shows

Miss Supertest III was an all-Canadian success story; Famous boat will be featured at Gravenhurst event July 6
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Popular free Organ Recital Series returning to St. James'

Popular free Organ Recital Series returning to St. James'

'People can bring their bag lunch, sit down for 30 minutes, listen to music and enjoy themselves,' official says of program which begins July 3
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Here's how you can 'give a little' to help children in our region

Here's how you can 'give a little' to help children in our region

Add $2 to your grocery bill at area Zehrs Markets stores to support the YMCA
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Cloudy today with a chance of showers.
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Things get fast and furry-ous at dog-agility event <b>(4 photos)</b>

Things get fast and furry-ous at dog-agility event (4 photos)

Weekend competition at Red Barn Event Centre has dogs and their handlers eyeing world championships in Tennessee in the fall
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Pride flag raising in Severn 'a symbol of hope' <b>(6 photos)</b>

Pride flag raising in Severn 'a symbol of hope' (6 photos)

'It's just a sign that the whole community stands behind everybody having the same rights,' says Washago businessperson of inaugural pride flag raising in Severn
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