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Quebec resident charged in Gravenhurst grandparent scam

Quebec resident charged in Gravenhurst grandparent scam

Arrest made when suspect showed up to collect money: OPP
Early birthday gift: Oro-Medonte woman wins Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

Early birthday gift: Oro-Medonte woman wins Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

Beverley and Bill Jackson's cruise is paid for after they won $22,682 in April draw
Orillia senior loses $5,500 in 'emergency scam,' OPP warn

Orillia senior loses $5,500 in 'emergency scam,' OPP warn

Fraudster pretended to be victim's grandson and talked grandparent into providing $5,500 in bail money; OPP seeking help to identify the male suspect
Kings honour long-time volunteer with victory in home opener

Kings honour long-time volunteer with victory in home opener

'He was a community guy who just loved the kids and loved the game,' said son of 'Whitey' Wilkie, who was honoured at Orillia Kings' home opener
Orillia's Canadian Tire gas station switching to Petro-Canada

Orillia's Canadian Tire gas station switching to Petro-Canada

It is not clear yet when Orillia's Canadian Tire gas bar will officially switch over to the Petro-Canada brand
Community Builders Awards: Couchiching Conservancy recognized for 30 years of conservation efforts in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Couchiching Conservancy recognized for 30 years of conservation efforts in Orillia

This year’s Environment Award winner has safeguarded and preserved natural habitats in and around Orillia while uniting the community through volunteerism
LETTER: City 'shooting itself in the foot' with parking rate hike

LETTER: City 'shooting itself in the foot' with parking rate hike

'The politicians are also chasing away tourist dollars by charging excessive rates to launch boats and park,' says letter writer
Red dress at Hwy. 12 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

Red dress at Hwy. 12 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

'We need to draw attention to the pressing and pervasive issue of violence against Aboriginal women,' said woman on eve of Friday's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
Canada Revenue Agency reaches tentative deal with 35,000 striking workers

Canada Revenue Agency reaches tentative deal with 35,000 striking workers

The public-sector union representing Canada Revenue Agency employees has struck a tentative deal with the federal government, ending a strike of 35,000 workers just after the tax season wrapped up
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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