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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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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: What you really need to know about school cellphone 'ban'

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: What you really need to know about school cellphone 'ban'

This week on the podcast: The Ford government has announced a 'comprehensive' crackdown on student cellphone use. We ask a leading expert if the new rules will actually make a difference
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'Pretty cool': Local man tosses slo-pitch world title onto resume

'Pretty cool': Local man tosses slo-pitch world title onto resume

'In two years, I saw massive changes in terms of calibre (in Europe). It’s growing significantly over there,' says Ryan Wood, recently returned from event in Spain
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Crowd calls for change during Take Back the Night protest

Crowd calls for change during Take Back the Night protest

'We're allowed to use our rage, and get angry that this still exists,' says Huronia Transition Homes official
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Alert issued after RVH sees sudden spike in drug poisonings

Alert issued after RVH sees sudden spike in drug poisonings

'Our region has a current baseline average of 26 emergency department visits per week for suspected overdoses,' says official
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Local athlete captures judges' attention on Canada's Got Talent

Local athlete captures judges' attention on Canada's Got Talent

'I think I was lucky. My filming was one day, 12 hours before I had to leave,' rhythmic gymnast Carmel Kallemaa says of TV appearance
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Police search for missing man with ties to Orillia

Police search for missing man with ties to Orillia

The man was last seen on April 30 around Beachwood Road in Collingwood
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Local youth presenting interactive theatre experience in Orillia

Local youth presenting interactive theatre experience in Orillia

Event May 17 will include forum theatre expert Simon Malbogat
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City receives 100% compliance ratings for water treatment, landfill

City receives 100% compliance ratings for water treatment, landfill

Mayor credits 'efforts and expertise of our dedicated staff' for results
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Local agency urges province to maintain free testing of private wells

Local agency urges province to maintain free testing of private wells

'Free well-water testing is a critically important public service and a vital public-health measure for rural residents across our watershed,' says official
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