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Social issues likely behind rise in crime statistics: OPP

Social issues likely behind rise in crime statistics: OPP

Legalization of marijuana has focused attention on other drugs; OPP say fentanyl, cocaine and MDMA are more prevalent than ever
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City puts brakes on renewed bid to reduce speed on Highway 12 bypass

City puts brakes on renewed bid to reduce speed on Highway 12 bypass

Orillia Police Services Board decided to accept MTO assessment that reduction would not improve safety on the busy bypass
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This year's Big Read is about hope, kindness and heartbreak

This year's Big Read is about hope, kindness and heartbreak

A Girl Named Lovely is about the reverberations of a single decision; It's the 13th year for the library's popular Big Read program
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Orillia OPP seek help locating missing teenager <b>(UPDATE: Found safe)</b>

Orillia OPP seek help locating missing teenager (UPDATE: Found safe)

Damien Simonds, 14, was last seen yesterday on Westmount Drive in Orillia
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Will feel like 30C with the humidex today with a mix of sun and cloud
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Labour Ministry orders sweeping change in Southlake investigation

Labour Ministry orders sweeping change in Southlake investigation

After being hit with 27 violations, the hospital added additional security guard, safety officer and reduced number of patients in emergency mental health area
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Hospice Simcoe director says 2018-19 was 'an incredible year'

Hospice Simcoe director says 2018-19 was 'an incredible year'

This past fiscal year, they provided care to 280 people who spent their final days and weeks in the hospice; Community donated $1.2 million to facility
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Champions crowned as Lady Kings house league season concludes

Champions crowned as Lady Kings house league season concludes

Teams in various divisions competed for medals at season-ending event at the West Orillia Sports Complex
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Merchant makes an appeal for greater police presence downtown

Merchant makes an appeal for greater police presence downtown

Shopkeeper says incidences of swearing, shouting, fighting on the rise; 'We don't know how many people have already stopped shopping downtown'
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County loans pave the way for construction of Building Hope

County loans pave the way for construction of Building Hope

Simcoe County council agrees to provide $2.5M line of credit and $226,000 forgivable loan to project; 'It's fantastic,' says project proponent
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