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COLUMN: Grandson is family's greatest gift on Christmas

COLUMN: Grandson is family's greatest gift on Christmas

Christmas is all about kids, so it's no surprise that a new baby proves to be the greatest gift to a family recovering from loss
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Local author 'thrilled' to be in Chicken Soup for Soul Christmas book

Local author 'thrilled' to be in Chicken Soup for Soul Christmas book

Evelyn Pollock's story was inspired by her experience ringing bells for Salvation Army at Orillia Square; 'It's an honour to be a Chicken Soup author'
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Nominees sought for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award

Nominees sought for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award

'It’s so important to support and recognize these athletes who work hard ... who strive for excellence and exhibit pride in their community,' says Sport Council official
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'Great man': Orillia baseball legend Dean Heliotis mourned

'Great man': Orillia baseball legend Dean Heliotis mourned

'He used, I guess you’d say, colourful language and was pretty stern ... we loved to play for him,' said Mel St. Onge, who led effort to have diamond named in honour of Heliotis
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Fundraiser started to aid local murder victim's 'devastated family'

Fundraiser started to aid local murder victim's 'devastated family'

Fabian Crawford was found dead in a Ramara home Nov. 11; family friend has started GoFundMe account in support of his daughters
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Boiler room fire sparks evacuation of Westmount Dr. apartment building

Boiler room fire sparks evacuation of Westmount Dr. apartment building

'No one was hurt and while the occupants were inconvenienced by the evacuation, they kept their spirits up,' said Orillia fire chief
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Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at Orillia's Christmas tree lighting fiasco

Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at Orillia's Christmas tree lighting fiasco

'It's so embarrassing for all of us. Imagine we hit the news in the U.S,' says commenter after tree lighting in Orillia is ridiculed on the Tonight Show on American television
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Oh, Christmas tree! Orillia's tree lighting sparks controversy

Oh, Christmas tree! Orillia's tree lighting sparks controversy

'Very disappointing': Variety of factors led to underwhelming ceremony, officials say after video of ceremony goes viral
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Who should get the call to join Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame?

Who should get the call to join Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame?

'One of our primary mandates is to recognize those from our past who have helped put this city on the map,' said official, noting teams are eligible for the hall this year
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Temporary waterfront parking lot to close for the winter this week

Temporary waterfront parking lot to close for the winter this week

'The cost to provide winter maintenance is anticipated to substantially exceed the revenue that would be brought in by keeping the lot open,' says staff report
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