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ADOPT ME: Basil wants to be your lap cat

ADOPT ME: Basil wants to be your lap cat

This sweet boy is one of two cats that were brought to the shelter after being dumped at someone's house
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Renowned fiddler bringing toe-tapping entertainment to Orillia

Renowned fiddler bringing toe-tapping entertainment to Orillia

April Verch performing April 25 at Orillia Opera House as part of Artist Life Stories series
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City unveils first in series of 'diverse' public art installations

City unveils first in series of 'diverse' public art installations

Unique installations provide 'new, accessible, year-round experiences for the public to enjoy,' said mayor at unveiling at Orillia Recreation Centre
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LETTER: Bus policy penalizes students to save money

LETTER: Bus policy penalizes students to save money

'Handicapping hundreds of our teenaged students in order to save money doesn’t strike me as good educational policy,' former high school teacher says
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Metered parking in downtown set to climb from $1.25 to $3/hour

Metered parking in downtown set to climb from $1.25 to $3/hour

'We have free parking in the township, free parking in most of West Ridge,' said Coun. Ralph Cipolla, who opposed hike, stressing merchants are 'suffering'
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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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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Ontario is sending elderly patients to faraway nursing homes

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Ontario is sending elderly patients to faraway nursing homes

This week's podcast marks our one-year anniversary. We spend it talking about the looming court battle over a controversial Ford government bill that kicks seniors out of scarce hospital beds
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Battalion beat Colts in double-overtime to knot series at 2-2

Battalion beat Colts in double-overtime to knot series at 2-2

North Bay forward Anthony Romani scored 2:43 into the second overtime to secure the win
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Orillia's Colby Barlow hopes to help Team Canada win world title

Orillia's Colby Barlow hopes to help Team Canada win world title

'It’s always a huge honour to play for your country. To be named a captain ... makes it even more special,' says forward ranked 12th in North America ahead of NHL draft
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Local woman 'totally shocked' after $100K lottery win

Local woman 'totally shocked' after $100K lottery win

Bonnie Hartnell, who has been a lottery player for 30 years, plans to save money and make 'some thoughtful investments'
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