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Orillia Concert Association tuning up for final show of season

Orillia Concert Association tuning up for final show of season

May 1 concert will feature Toronto All-Star Big Band
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Leashing dogs, picking up their poop a win for nature: conservancy

Leashing dogs, picking up their poop a win for nature: conservancy

'By picking up after their pets, nature lovers can ensure they’re giving the species here the best chance to thrive and grow,' says official
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Police seek public's help to locate teen missing since Thursday night (update: found)

Police seek public's help to locate teen missing since Thursday night (update: found)

The 14-year-old was last seen in Orillia at around 10:30 p.m. last night
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New documentary chronicles HRC survivors and victims

New documentary chronicles HRC survivors and victims

'I hope it's shared widely because a lot of people ... did not know that these places existed,' says former HRC employee and survivors advocate
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LETTER: Scaling back downtown patio program 'a disappointment'

LETTER: Scaling back downtown patio program 'a disappointment'

Program has been a draw for locals and visitors alike, says frustrated letter writer
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Home sales in Orillia region down compared to last year

Home sales in Orillia region down compared to last year

'Sales of both non-waterfront and waterfront properties were down compared to last year’s astronomical records but still posted strong showings in March'
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COLUMN: Exercise your immunity with movement, urges local expert

COLUMN: Exercise your immunity with movement, urges local expert

Each session of exercise actually ‘primes’ the immune system to ‘patrol’ the body and do its job effectively, says local sport and exercise medicine physician
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Ukrainian refugees will arrive in region this weekend

Ukrainian refugees will arrive in region this weekend

'I think they know they’re taking a risk. I can’t imagine it’s anything but bittersweet,' says area man of family forced from their home due to war
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Couchiching Conservancy's Passport to Nature returns

Couchiching Conservancy's Passport to Nature returns

This year's program features virtual and in-person activities, including Scout Valley clean-up April 23
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LETTER: It's hard to see the forest for the trees at Inch Farm

LETTER: It's hard to see the forest for the trees at Inch Farm

There remain a lot of questions surrounding this development, says letter writer, who has requested meeting with mayor to discuss 'reasonable changes'
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