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City extends seasonal closure of portion of Harvie Settlement Rd.

City extends seasonal closure of portion of Harvie Settlement Rd.

Closure will remain in effect until April 14 due to road conditions
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Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

Global investigation tracked the portrait to a British auction house and ultimately to a buyer in Italy who did not know he had purchased stolen art
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Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

'I'm not just losing a boat. I'm losing my slip, my harbour, my friends. This is my whole community,' says boater from Starport Marina, whose vessel was under collapsed roof
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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

New government includes 20 Trudeau-era ministers and three new faces from the Liberal caucus
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Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

'Because there is no analysis, any claim of cost savings is speculative; the opposite could equally be true,' says official
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Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to Orillia in 90 days

Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to Orillia in 90 days

'Automated speed enforcement is an important tool in our efforts to improve road safety and reduce speeding in high-risk areas,' says mayor
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Texas Donut will stay, but Mariposa debuts new Grand Canuck Donut

Texas Donut will stay, but Mariposa debuts new Grand Canuck Donut

'It’s been a great way to spark conversation and at the end of the day, it’s all about celebrating Canada,' says owner of popular downtown bakery
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ADOPT ME: Miley is a sucker for attention and affection

ADOPT ME: Miley is a sucker for attention and affection

This American bulldog can easily be won over with treats
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Need something fixed? Orillia Repair Café returning in April

Need something fixed? Orillia Repair Café returning in April

Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church
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Big third period helps Terriers ice Siskins, grab 3-1 series lead

Big third period helps Terriers ice Siskins, grab 3-1 series lead

Orillia has a chance to eliminate Stayner on Saturday night and punch their ticket, for the first time, to division championship series
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