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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Orillia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,053 stories have been published about Orillia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Orillia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,053 stories have been published about Orillia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Gordon Lightfoot · OrilliaFans, family, and friends gathered at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia to pay their respects to Gordon Lightfoot. Lightfoot, who passed away in his 80s, had a profound impact on the attendees, evoking a mixture of sadness and admiration. The church bell rang 30 times, honouring Lightfoot's iconic song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"See the Story
BEHIND THE SCENES: Gordon Lightfoot receives heartfelt goodbye in Orillia
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Orillia · OrilliaSeveral prominent Canadian musicians who counted themselves among Lightfoot's friends have already committed to performing at a tribute show. Bernie Fiedler says while it's too early to predict when the event might happen, he hopes it'll take place at Toronto's Massey Hall. The "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown" singer died last week at 84.See the Story
Cummings, Cochrane among musicians who say they'll play Lightfoot tribute: friend
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Gordon Lightfoot · OrilliaOver 2,400 fans attended a public visitation Sunday in Gordon Lightfoot's hometown in central Ontario to say goodbye to the folk singer-songwriter. In the pouring rain, a line stretched down the street outside St. Paul’s United Church in Orillia, Ont., where Lightfoot once sang as a choir boy.See the Story
Fans pay respects at Gordon Lightfoot public visitation in Orillia, Ont.
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Gordon Lightfoot · Orillia"Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot" was held in Orillia, Ont., on Saturday. The show was a tribute to the singer, who died on Monday at age 84. "He touched the core of the country from coast-to-coast," said one fan.See the Story
Celebration of life concert for Gordon Lightfoot
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OPP · OrilliaRahim Qul, also known as Bryan Hatt, was arrested on March 30. Police received a tip in mid-March alleging ongoing exploitation of Mexican nationals for labour in Halton as well as the rest of the GTA. The victims in the investigation are men who worked as general labourers in fields including landscaping, roofing and general contracting.See the Story
Orillia, Ont. subcontractor faces 21 charges in human trafficking investigation
Coverage: 5 sources
Gordon Lightfoot · OrilliaFans of late folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will have an opportunity to pay their respects in his Orillia, Ont., hometown today. A public visitation will be held for the musician from 1 p.m. to 8 p.M. at St. Paul's United Church. A book of condolences can also be signed at Toronto's Massey Hall, a venue where Lightfoot frequently performed throughout his career.See the Story
Fans to pay respects at Gordon Lightfoot public visitation today in Orillia, Ont.
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Orillia · OrilliaOntario Provincial Police have issued a public safety warning about packages containing a potentially lethal substance. Police say the packages contain sodium nitrite, and may have been sent to people at risk of self-harm. Overconsumption of the product can reduce oxygen levels, impair breathing and even result in death.See the Story
Packages containing potentially lethal substance circulating in Ontario, OPP warns
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Gordon Lightfoot · OrilliaThe Ontario city of Orillia is mourning hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot. Mayor Don McIsaac said the famous folk musician had an immense impact on the community. Lightfoot died of natural causes at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday at 84. The city has lowered its flags to half-mast, the mayor said.See the Story
Lightfoot's impact felt in his hometown of Orillia, Ont. as fans mourn and celebrate his life
61% Left coverage: 18 sources