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Swim advisory issued for Couchiching Beach

Swim advisory issued for Couchiching Beach

Advisory is a result of higher-than-normal bacteria count, says health unit
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Parents protest at Essa facility after learning sex offender lives on site

Parents protest at Essa facility after learning sex offender lives on site

OPP issued 'community safety advisory' Monday because they say Lauriston Maloney has 'regular access' to Beating the Odds IBI and Child Development Services
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'Cheap shot': New bylaw prohibits tents and shelters on city land

'Cheap shot': New bylaw prohibits tents and shelters on city land

'It's not intended for proactive enforcement. We're not going out ripping down tents and stuff,' said Mayor Don McIsaac of new approach
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Firefighters battle blaze at family home in Oro-Medonte

Firefighters battle blaze at family home in Oro-Medonte

Neighbour said she heard a 'terrifying scream' from neighbour's sister who used a ladder to get her sister safely out of the home
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Sebright man charged in stolen vehicle investigation: police

Sebright man charged in stolen vehicle investigation: police

Vehicle was stolen from another jurisdiction, police say
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Two teens arrested in connection to 'violent attack' in Barrie

Two teens arrested in connection to 'violent attack' in Barrie

'We believe these are the two individuals responsible for the violent attack that took place,' says police official following pair of arrests this morning
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Wanted federal offender known to frequent Orillia area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Orillia area

The 40-year-old is wanted for break and enter, theft and other charges, police say
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Bands bringing free jazz concert to Orillia Salvation Army

Bands bringing free jazz concert to Orillia Salvation Army

Brassworks, 4th Street Jazz project, Orillia Secondary School Dixieland Band performing July 23
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Complaint leads to impaired charge for Gravenhurst driver

Complaint leads to impaired charge for Gravenhurst driver

Police stopped the vehicle a short time after receiving the complaint
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LETTER: Ice cream trucks get cool reception from reader

LETTER: Ice cream trucks get cool reception from reader

Letter writer bemoans council's decision to allow 'air-polluting stores on wheels' to operate
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