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Nathan Taylor

Nathan Taylor

Nathan Taylor has been in the news business for more than 20 years, 10 of which were spent at Orillia’s former daily newspaper, the Packet & Times. He was a reporter before being promoted to city editor and, later, regional editor for five newspapers in Simcoe County.

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Recent Work by Nathan

All public, Catholic schools in county to close if strike occurs

All public, Catholic schools in county to close if strike occurs

'Any disruption like this is difficult for students, difficult for families. We will do everything possible ... to have our students in schools.' says local trustee
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Tackling cryptocurrency crime 'not impossible, but difficult,' says OPP

Tackling cryptocurrency crime 'not impossible, but difficult,' says OPP

'If people are watching a show like CSI and think we’re going to solve this in an hour, it’s not going to happen,' says OPP official who urges people to become educated
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Lakehead series will address 'urgency' of Truth and Reconciliation

Lakehead series will address 'urgency' of Truth and Reconciliation

Variety of presenters will speak during March webinars; 'We have to work together to come up with solutions that are going to include everyone'
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Activist, broadcasting pioneer wins Governor General's Performing Arts Award

Activist, broadcasting pioneer wins Governor General's Performing Arts Award

Oro-Medonte's Rita Shelton Deverell 'totally surprised' by recognition; 'It means a great deal to me'
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Local 911 dispatcher nominated for 'Hero of the Year Award'

Local 911 dispatcher nominated for 'Hero of the Year Award'

David Borgal, who works at Central Region HQ in Orillia, says he is 'very grateful' for nomination; 'We don’t do it to be recognized; we do it for the love of the job'
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Author's book tells tale of Canada's 'lost prime ministers'

Author's book tells tale of Canada's 'lost prime ministers'

In The Lost Prime Ministers, Michael Hill focuses on four PMs who ruled the country from 1891-96; 'It's such an unusual story,' he says
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Simcoe North MP's vote on O'Toole's future will depend on Wednesday's 'family meeting'

Simcoe North MP's vote on O'Toole's future will depend on Wednesday's 'family meeting'

Conservative leader's fate to be determined by caucus; 'I’m looking forward to the discussion about the direction of the party,' says MP Adam Chambers
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Project honours 'precious' local lives lost to addiction, mental illness

Project honours 'precious' local lives lost to addiction, mental illness

'This is putting a story to the names. These people were loved. It’s like the world just went on without them,' says creator of Facebook page
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Orillia making bid to host 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Orillia making bid to host 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Orillia submitted bid for 2023 games, which were cancelled due to pandemic; 'This is really important for our community,' councillor says
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Area company smokes competition at cannabis awards

Area company smokes competition at cannabis awards

Carmel Cannabis picks up four awards at Toronto celebration, including Brand of the Year; 'To have the budtenders vote for us is paramount,' says company official
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