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Orillia students awarded bursaries from arts council

Orillia students awarded bursaries from arts council

Mary Rose Bursary supports students who will study fine art in post-secondary school
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High air pollution likely to return 'today or tonight': Environment Canada

High air pollution likely to return 'today or tonight': Environment Canada

The poor air quality will likely last into Friday, Environment Canada says
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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'Super special': Barlow stoked to be picked by Winnipeg Jets

'Super special': Barlow stoked to be picked by Winnipeg Jets

'I'm a Canadian boy who grew up watching Saturday night games so it's surreal to be a part of the Winnipeg Jets,' Barlow said
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County gives itself an A+ after surpassing affordable housing goal

County gives itself an A+ after surpassing affordable housing goal

'Having housing that is within reach of working individuals and families is a primary focus across Ontario,' says county official
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COLUMN: Canada Day will feel a little different this year

COLUMN: Canada Day will feel a little different this year

Construction at waterfront has forced organizers to change this up, but Canada Day will be 'a day of fun for the whole family,' says columnist
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Despite 'serious injuries' to woman, SIU clears Orillia officer

Despite 'serious injuries' to woman, SIU clears Orillia officer

Woman, 60, suffered fracture while being removed from bathtub in Barrie Road apartment in February
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Getaway driver sentenced to 3.5 years in teen shooting death

Getaway driver sentenced to 3.5 years in teen shooting death

'It doesn't have to be who you are moving forward. Get an education and change things,' judge tells Alexander Craggs during sentencing
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Group stakes out MP's office to protest climate change, wildfires

Group stakes out MP's office to protest climate change, wildfires

'It’s sad how terrible it is. I think people are really starting to get scared. This is climate change,' protester says outside local MP's constituency office
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Kings look to bounce back at home against Nepean Friday night

Kings look to bounce back at home against Nepean Friday night

Orillia lost opening two games of series in Nepean, but feel optimistic heading into contest Friday night, coach says
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