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County welcomes 38 new Canadians at citizenship ceremony

County welcomes 38 new Canadians at citizenship ceremony

New citizens who pledged allegiance to Canada on Saturday come from 20 countries
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Canadian Blood Services issues call for 100K new donors

Canadian Blood Services issues call for 100K new donors

In the wake of the pandemic, only a small group of donors have been filling hospital blood banks and new blood and plasma donors are needed, agency says
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Air show soars into Barrie

Air show soars into Barrie

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Rib fest, boat show taking over Tudhope Park this weekend

Rib fest, boat show taking over Tudhope Park this weekend

Northern Heat Rib Series and Spring Boat, Cottage and Outdoor Show in Orillia this weekend despite construction challenges
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City forced to pull plug on Sunday Evening Band Concert Series

City forced to pull plug on Sunday Evening Band Concert Series

'Holding such events in a construction zone or within the vicinity of a construction zone is fraught with several liability concerns and risk to the public,' notes staff
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COLUMN: Steer clear of peril packed in the picnic basket

COLUMN: Steer clear of peril packed in the picnic basket

Public Health Ontario estimates more than 100,000 cases of food-borne illness occur in the province each year, says food columnist
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Sustainable Orillia art contest draws nearly 200 entries

Sustainable Orillia art contest draws nearly 200 entries

Winners of annual competition to be announced this month
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Leacock Museum hosting Gatsby Garden Party, throwback to 1920s

Leacock Museum hosting Gatsby Garden Party, throwback to 1920s

'Residents and visitors are invited to dress in their Roaring Twenties best while we bring literature to life,' said mayor of June 17 event at Leacock Museum grounds
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Continental Quartet hit all the right notes in the 1950s, 1960s

Continental Quartet hit all the right notes in the 1950s, 1960s

Originally known as the Rhythm Kings, the group entertained audiences all over the region with their style of swing and popular dance music
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Local woman hopes to inspire shift to more sustainable future

Local woman hopes to inspire shift to more sustainable future

'My mission is really just to inspire everybody to be a part of building a more sustainable world,' says Vegan Women Summit founder Jennifer Stojkovic
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