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This week in OrilliaMatters+: The best of 2020 and more to come in 2021

We kick off the new year with a more giveaways, more deals and a new +member writing contest
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Congratulations Cecile S. who brought in the new year winning our biggest prize to date - $2021 in cash!  "It was a wonderful surprise receiving the email indicating that I had won the $2021 - a great start to the New Year.  I plan to help family members with this win!!"

The new year is going to be filled with MORE auctions, MORE deals and even MORE chances to win!

Happening this week for OrilliaMatters+ members:

Off the 'top' there is still time to enter for the chance to win a $50 gift card from Tops in Pizza. Contest closes tonight at 11:59.

Beginning tomorrow we'll have another great giveaway, one lucky OrilliaMatters+ member will have the chance to win a $50 gift card from Era 67.

Congratulations to Linda Fitzgerald, winner of our December writing contest. She tells us the beautiful story of her aunt's most memorable Christmas. Be sure to check out this month's contest - All you need is love, just in time for Valentine's Day!

This week, local reporter Jessica Owen takes a look at how language and race continue to evolve in news reporting. "A lot of journalists fight an internal struggle when it comes to language," says the veteran reporter. "This year, there have been many discussions in newsrooms across the country and the world when it comes to how to report on racism."

Member-only offers from our +partners:

*members may be required to present their virtual ID card and/or a unique promo code at checkout

10% off Brand Dead apparel

10% off God's Country Clothing apparel

And if you missed it, here's what happened last week:

We took a look back at some of the top stories from 2020 from across Ontario and abroad. Have you ever seen two bears hugging? 

Reporter Jessica Owens discussed how there are some municipalities that are starved for local journalism, and the ripple effect can be disastrous.

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