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COLUMN: Plenty of spooky, festive fun for everyone coming up

COLUMN: Plenty of spooky, festive fun for everyone coming up

From dances and Witches Night Out to costume parade and downtown trick-or-treating, Orillia area is ready for Halloween, columnist explains
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County applies to host homelessness, addiction treatment hub

County applies to host homelessness, addiction treatment hub

County is 'prepared to take this on for our communities and support those who need it,' says warden
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Orillia CAO retiring after 35 years with city

Orillia CAO retiring after 35 years with city

Gayle Jackson, city's first female CAO, rose through ranks over the years; 'Watching this community grow and progress has been truly rewarding,' she says
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New Warminster crosswalk 'a big win' for students, community

New Warminster crosswalk 'a big win' for students, community

'This is about ensuring the safety and well-being of our children, families, and all who call Warminster home,' says Simcoe North MPP
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'It was rape': Military member describes Base Borden incident at trial

'It was rape': Military member describes Base Borden incident at trial

Cpl. Oleksii Silin, 44, was charged after Elvira Jaszberenyi, 60, came forward to military police in May 2018 claiming she had been sexually assaulted
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Councillor floats fake alligator heads to scare away geese

Councillor floats fake alligator heads to scare away geese

City on track to continue goose management program in 2025; 'The number of nests has decreased, but the number of geese seems to have increased,' says mayor
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City introducing overnight parking permits in west Orillia

City introducing overnight parking permits in west Orillia

Permits will allow for parking at Walter Henry Park, West Ridge Park, Clayt French Park
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Ramara mayor acclaimed for second term as Simcoe County warden

Ramara mayor acclaimed for second term as Simcoe County warden

Springwater mayor also returning for second term as deputy warden
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TorontoToday is live! Check out our latest local news source

TorontoToday is live! Check out our latest local news source

Launched this morning, our new sister site in downtown Toronto is dedicated to covering the core of Canada's largest city like never before
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Hall of fame induction 'dream come true' for area ice-dance couple

Hall of fame induction 'dream come true' for area ice-dance couple

Mitch Islam and the late Alexandra Paul, who competed together at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, came up through Mariposa School of Skating
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