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Another large grass fire sparks fire ban in Oro-Medonte

Another large grass fire sparks fire ban in Oro-Medonte

A fire in a brush area of Line 5 South is the second large fire in the township this week
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DOMB unveils a 'unique mix' of new downtown events this year

DOMB unveils a 'unique mix' of new downtown events this year

"Everything ... (is) kind of in an effort to highlight what we have downtown and show people how diverse the downtown is,' said DOMB manager
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Orillia schools placed in hold and secure in separate incidents

Orillia schools placed in hold and secure in separate incidents

Hold and secure was lifted after man apprehended in first incident; officers found no credible threat from second report
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COLUMN: Aspiring chefs need grit, focus and determination

COLUMN: Aspiring chefs need grit, focus and determination

'Each year I’m amazed at the young cooks and the skills and passion they bring to the table,' says food columnist
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Habitat for Humanity build gives area family new 'beginning'

Habitat for Humanity build gives area family new 'beginning'

'We’ll never forget this. This is the beginning for us. It means not worrying about where we’ll be in the next two or three years,' says new homeowner
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Barrie crash victim's No. 11 to be retired by local lacrosse club

Barrie crash victim's No. 11 to be retired by local lacrosse club

'He was the smartest player I ever coached, hands down,' says Luke West's former coach; Ceremony being held Sunday, April 23
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COLUMN: Colts-Battalion series features many future NHLers

COLUMN: Colts-Battalion series features many future NHLers

Former North Central Predator standout Ethan Procyszyn among prospects on North Bay who could be an X-factor in series with Barrie
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Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Move comes as ombudsman launches investigation into lack of supports for adults with developmental disabilities
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'Sauna-like' conditions a 'nightmare' for some OSMH patients

'Sauna-like' conditions a 'nightmare' for some OSMH patients

'If this was happening in an old-age home, it would be elder abuse,' says frustrated son, whose mom has been 'soaked with sweat' during her final hours
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Province provides almost $500K for after-hours care at OSMH

Province provides almost $500K for after-hours care at OSMH

Money will support 'practitioners willing to work beyond their regular hours while being appropriately compensated,' says MPP
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