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Get me more planners, Housing minister tells cabinet colleagues

Get me more planners, Housing minister tells cabinet colleagues

Municipal planning staff shortages are hitting cities across the province
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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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Sleepy Niagara Falls man busted with loaded gun at Wasaga: OPP

Sleepy Niagara Falls man busted with loaded gun at Wasaga: OPP

Provincial police say charges stem from report of a suspicious vehicle on River Road West
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'No evidence': Defence contends Sampson did not kill Orillia woman

'No evidence': Defence contends Sampson did not kill Orillia woman

'The only available inference on all of the evidence is that Robert Sampson is the person who caused the blunt injuries to Tracy Reid,' the Crown charges
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COLUMN: Photographer 'just here to pet all the dogs ...'

COLUMN: Photographer 'just here to pet all the dogs ...'

Photojournalist Kevin Lamb welcomes the warmer weather and a chance to meet new canine buddies ... oh, and talk to their owners, too
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Dunkley Foundation ups ante in commitment to Leacock Medal

Dunkley Foundation ups ante in commitment to Leacock Medal

Pledge will enable enhancements to the medal and student essay competitions, officials say
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Special education prom celebrates diversity, inclusion

Special education prom celebrates diversity, inclusion

Special Education County Class Prom happens Friday at Innisdale Secondary School in south-end Barrie
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Making waves: Ecosurf boards debut this week at Friday Harbour

Making waves: Ecosurf boards debut this week at Friday Harbour

Grand opening at Innisfil resort will take place Friday; Boards described as eco-friendly, electric surfboards that rely on battery power
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Barrie man, 70, facing child pornography charges

Barrie man, 70, facing child pornography charges

Police say investigation led to warrant and seizure of images and videos of child pornography
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Ex-Indian Agent's place in Orillia Hall of Fame under review

Ex-Indian Agent's place in Orillia Hall of Fame under review

'We really felt it important that this, at the very least, be reviewed,' said Coun. Jay Fallis on Thomas Gummersall Anderson's appointment to the Orillia Hall of Fame
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