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Popular 'old-time' Eady Hall Fiddle Jam goes to the (service) dogs

Popular 'old-time' Eady Hall Fiddle Jam goes to the (service) dogs

'It makes you feel good to give back to the community,' says event organizer, noting more than $8,000 has been raised for COPE Service Dogs
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Thrill of the hunt: Gates open on new season at popular flea market

Thrill of the hunt: Gates open on new season at popular flea market

Twelve-year-old from Orillia says he is fond of rummaging through 'old stuff and sometimes you can get things cheaper than the prices are'
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SIU probing death of woman following arrest in Barrie

SIU probing death of woman following arrest in Barrie

Woman died Saturday after being found unresponsive in vehicle Friday while being transported to Central North Correctional Centre
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Simcoe County 4 Palestine applauds library for overturning 'misguided' decision

Simcoe County 4 Palestine applauds library for overturning 'misguided' decision

'It appears the library took the overwhelming criticism very seriously,' said official of move to reverse decision and show controversial film, 200 Meters
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Local entrepreneurs to take centre stage at Georgian College awards

Local entrepreneurs to take centre stage at Georgian College awards

Justice Faith Betty will be keynote speaker at annual Henry Bernick Awards on May 30
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$7.2M second phase of Laclie Street reconstruction set to begin

$7.2M second phase of Laclie Street reconstruction set to begin

Extensive work will take place between Borland Street and Parkhurst Crescent
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'It's tradition': Campers flock to provincial parks for long weekend

'It's tradition': Campers flock to provincial parks for long weekend

'It really kicks off the summer,' camper says of Victoria Day long weekend
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Local man hopes to net support with hockey-themed tabletop game

Local man hopes to net support with hockey-themed tabletop game

PowerPlay Pop 'immerses players in the competitive world of hockey,' says game creator who grew up in Orillia and now lives in Oro-Medonte
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Two people found dead in Bradford home

Two people found dead in Bradford home

Bodies found as police were conducting wellness check Friday
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COLUMN: 'Victorian horticultural oddities' give life to dead wood

COLUMN: 'Victorian horticultural oddities' give life to dead wood

'An easy way to fill your garden with biodiversity and beauty is to add a sculptural stumpery,' garden columnist explains
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