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Orillia actor 'bullies' his way on to feature film with 'big stars'

Orillia actor 'bullies' his way on to feature film with 'big stars'

'Working with actors like that motivates me to be better,' Zachary Cox said of working with actors Luke Wilson, Patrick Renna, and Greg Kinnear
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County welcomes 39 new Canadians at citizenship ceremony

County welcomes 39 new Canadians at citizenship ceremony

'Seeing the pride on people's faces as they are officially sworn in as a new Canadian is an experience that I will never forget,' says warden
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As Ford plans children’s aid ‘audit,’ families plead for real change

As Ford plans children’s aid ‘audit,’ families plead for real change

Parents of children with high behavioural and mental health needs say they have no choice but to turn to the broken child welfare system 
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Police pull heavy trucks off area roads due to 'major defects'

Police pull heavy trucks off area roads due to 'major defects'

'This is a necessary level of enforcement,' said police official after police found cracked frame on heavy truck's trailer
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VIDEO: Footage released of 'person of interest' in downtown Orillia arson

VIDEO: Footage released of 'person of interest' in downtown Orillia arson

Male sought in relation to investigation involving death of animal on Colborne Street earlier this week
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Traffic stop in Muskoka Lakes leads to weapon, drug charges

Traffic stop in Muskoka Lakes leads to weapon, drug charges

The duo, originally stopped for speeding, are facing 22 charges combined
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City hits brakes on Colborne St. parking spots amid safety concerns

City hits brakes on Colborne St. parking spots amid safety concerns

'We are committed to prioritizing the safety of all road users,' said mayor, noting city will 'take additional time to review traffic conditions' and other public safety
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Orillia teen working hard to realize big-league baseball dreams

Orillia teen working hard to realize big-league baseball dreams

'I like catching because I'm involved in every single pitch of the game,' says Jackson Winacott, who has been invited to Best in the U.S. MLB Showcase
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Orillia trucker shifts into millionaire mode with Lotto Max win

Orillia trucker shifts into millionaire mode with Lotto Max win

Jason Free 'left in disbelief and total shock' after winning in Aug. 30 draw
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Local author one of 5 finalists from across Canada for CBC award

Local author one of 5 finalists from across Canada for CBC award

Evelyn Pollock, of Coldwater, says 'it's quite an honour' to be a finalist for coveted award that comes with a $6,000 prize
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