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Looking to adopt a bunny? Hop to it

Looking to adopt a bunny? Hop to it

Ontario SPCA, Swiffer team up for iAdopt for the Holidays campaign
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Reading of Dickens classic raises $4,500 for local charities

Reading of Dickens classic raises $4,500 for local charities

Event Friday delights crowd, supports Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie, Green Haven Shelter for Women
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Blackball tournament a 'tradition' like no other

Blackball tournament a 'tradition' like no other

'There is a special history with this tournament, and the coveted trophy is sort of like our Stanley Cup,' says organizer
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Canadian Blood Services appeals for donors as holidays near

Canadian Blood Services appeals for donors as holidays near

Lack of donors 'especially worrisome,' says organization
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Realtors help provide festive meals to 1,488 local families

Realtors help provide festive meals to 1,488 local families

Association members step up during annual Turkey Challenge
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Supermatic Water Pistol helped Otaco make a splash in toy market

Supermatic Water Pistol helped Otaco make a splash in toy market

Hundreds of these durable, simple and fun water pistols were sold during the 1950s before becoming obsolete when plastic imports entered the market
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Oro-Medonte business supporting seniors, food banks this season

Oro-Medonte business supporting seniors, food banks this season

Simcoe Shed Inc./North Bound Rustic collecting donations, greeting cards this month
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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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Mayor praises 'lightning-quick' arrival of Uber

Mayor praises 'lightning-quick' arrival of Uber

'It feels great,' mayor says of Uber's launch Friday in Orillia
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Community invited to ring in new year at recreation centre

Community invited to ring in new year at recreation centre

City's New Year's Eve Bash returns Dec. 31
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