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COLUMN: Drag Queen Storytime about love, so drop the hate

COLUMN: Drag Queen Storytime about love, so drop the hate

'Staff were being harassed, bullied and berated for plans to offer a new program that is a fun and inclusive way to let all members of the community know they are welcome,' says columnist
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'A lovely tribute': Area film researcher honoured by Hot Docs

'A lovely tribute': Area film researcher honoured by Hot Docs

The documentary 'Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind' from 2019 was 'one of my favourite films that I worked on,' said Elizabeth Klinck
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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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OPP run in Barrie celebrates 'true hero' killed in line of duty

OPP run in Barrie celebrates 'true hero' killed in line of duty

Inaugural OPP Provincial Constable Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run got underway Saturday at Heritage Park
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WATCH: Gordon Lightfoot 'never forgot his Orillia roots'

WATCH: Gordon Lightfoot 'never forgot his Orillia roots'

As the nation mourns a Canadian music icon, we reminisce with two hometown friends who knew the artist — and the person — better than most
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Area man wants hospital CEOs to tell Ford to stop privatization

Area man wants hospital CEOs to tell Ford to stop privatization

Paul Cummings wants residents to sign petition urging hospital leaders to demand province move away from 'additional burden' of private healthcare
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Decorated local officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Decorated local officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Elana Durtnall's strident dedication to community service as both a police officer and civilian recognized by provincial and national organizations
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Move to Give campaign raises $74K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Move to Give campaign raises $74K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

More than $750K has been raised during Move to Give over past eight years
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Coldwater museum receives 'essential' grant from province

Coldwater museum receives 'essential' grant from province

Ontario Trillium Foundation funding 'essential for the preservation of local history in our community'
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Local 'force to be reckoned with' set to celebrate 100th birthday

Local 'force to be reckoned with' set to celebrate 100th birthday

Gord Taylor, Second World War vet, former owner of Gordie's General Store and other businesses, who danced into his 90s, will mark milestone May 17
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