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Stolen title rings returned to Baycats pitcher, but others still out there

Stolen title rings returned to Baycats pitcher, but others still out there

Veteran Brad Bissell, who's been part of every Baycats title run, had IBL championship mementos stolen from his Midland home during daytime break-in
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Noted prostate cancer researcher to speak in Orillia Wednesday night

Noted prostate cancer researcher to speak in Orillia Wednesday night

Specialist from Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook will address awareness group on June 26
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Better than sliced bread: Curing rickets with baked goods

Better than sliced bread: Curing rickets with baked goods

A Collingwood man is revealing the ultimate secret family recipe that revolutionized bread in Canada and the US almost 100 years ago
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Hundreds honour legendary lawman on Sir Sam Steele Day <b>(7 photos)</b>

Hundreds honour legendary lawman on Sir Sam Steele Day (7 photos)

Steele, born in Medonte, helped keep law and order in the west; He 'played a huge role in the history of Canada,' says official
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Preparing meals at Lighthouse shows visitors they have 'value'

Preparing meals at Lighthouse shows visitors they have 'value'

It's important to make everyone feel that they're an important part of society,' says citizen, who encourages others to take part in Lighthouse's Feed 14 and Feed 50 programs
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Butterfly watching is experiencing a 'quiet resurgence' in popularity

Butterfly watching is experiencing a 'quiet resurgence' in popularity

Our outdoors columnist provides some expert tips to photograph these flighty insects - or to raise your own
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Two additional chances to get rid of leaf, yard waste this summer

Two additional chances to get rid of leaf, yard waste this summer

Bi-weekly collections will occur in July
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Frustration within LGBTQ community aired at forum <b>(4 photos)</b>

Frustration within LGBTQ community aired at forum (4 photos)

'We must be willing to have the uncomfortable conversations and create space for the hard truths,' says city councillor
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Beautiful mainly sunny skies today.
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Local swimmers, boaters urged to be 'Water Smart'

Local swimmers, boaters urged to be 'Water Smart'

Focus of event at Couchiching Beach Park is on drowning prevention and water safety education
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