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BREAKING NEWS: Midland councillor collapses during meeting

BREAKING NEWS: Midland councillor collapses during meeting

Midland Mayor Bill Gordon said the CPR efforts of the fire chief and Coun. Sheldon East 'may have saved (Coun. Jim) Downer's life'
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Orillia woman in 'shock' after internet sale turns into robbery

Orillia woman in 'shock' after internet sale turns into robbery

Orillia woman had cellphone snatched out of her hands in rec centre parking lot by male after posting phone for sale on Facebook Marketplace
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COLUMN: 'Wonderful' acts coming to town for Roots North fest

COLUMN: 'Wonderful' acts coming to town for Roots North fest

'I absolutely love playing in Orillia ... Orillia’s passion for folk music is absolutely unrivaled in Ontario,' says Meredith Moon, one of this year's main stage performers
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Police cleared after man suffers broken jaw, nose in Barrie arrest

Police cleared after man suffers broken jaw, nose in Barrie arrest

SIU says York Regional Police officers believed man may have had a firearm following alleged drug deal at Cundles Road plaza
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Safe trucking advocate, NDP plead for improved safety on roads

Safe trucking advocate, NDP plead for improved safety on roads

'The quality of training that new drivers are receiving is insufficient, considering the job they'll be expected to do,' says trucker
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Channel Cats swimmer competes against eastern Canada's best

Channel Cats swimmer competes against eastern Canada's best

Taryn Fenton recently shone at the Eastern Canada Swimming championships in Windsor
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Baseball Ontario hopes to hit home run with girls at area camp

Baseball Ontario hopes to hit home run with girls at area camp

'We believe helping girls achieve their goals through the benefit of sport is extremely important,' says official of weekend indoor camp
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Wasaga Beach man wins $100K lottery prize

Wasaga Beach man wins $100K lottery prize

The 64-year-old power engineer won $5 on another ticket and used those winnings to purchase this winning ticket
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Mayor talks challenges, successes in address to business community

Mayor talks challenges, successes in address to business community

McIsaac says council has 'a commitment to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for all, not just some' and said progress is already being made
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CDC hosting 'inspiring, fun' event for local entrepreneurs

CDC hosting 'inspiring, fun' event for local entrepreneurs

April 5 event at Casino Rama will feature panel of local entrepreneurs and experts to help businesses 'achieve lasting success'
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