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VIDEO: Night sky ablaze and dancing with colour

VIDEO: Night sky ablaze and dancing with colour

Geomagnetic storm this intense has not been seen on Earth since October 2003, and should last through the weekend
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Despite life-saving efforts, local woman killed in fiery crash

Despite life-saving efforts, local woman killed in fiery crash

Police make an appeal for witnesses after a 33-year-old woman was killed in the two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 2 a.m.
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Oro-Medonte takes digital-first approach to attracting tourists

Oro-Medonte takes digital-first approach to attracting tourists

'We’re always keeping an eye on who are the right people to bring here and showcase what we want to showcase,' says Orillia and Lake Country Tourism official
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Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time: local study

Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time: local study

'The younger generations have never experienced life without smartphones. It’s like an extra arm — part of their body that they cannot live without,' says research scientist
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Oro-Medonte concert will showcase 'dynamics of Canadian history'

Oro-Medonte concert will showcase 'dynamics of Canadian history'

Jowi Taylor bringing Six String Nation to Coulson on May 26
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Georgian, YMCA holding info sessions on new community initiative

Georgian, YMCA holding info sessions on new community initiative

Sessions May 22 and 28 taking place at Sandbox Centre in Barrie
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Fire marshal investigating blaze that sent one to hospital

Fire marshal investigating blaze that sent one to hospital

Early-morning house fire on Matchedash Street caused about $300K in damage: chief
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Walk, Run or Wheel for Youth Education 'an important effort'

Walk, Run or Wheel for Youth Education 'an important effort'

'These are important initiatives for our youth,' says Orillia Mayor who participated in the event on Saturday morning
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Penetang couple saddles up with backyard homage to the Old West

Penetang couple saddles up with backyard homage to the Old West

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village. Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
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Bike rodeo helps local kids hone their skills, get 'on the move'

Bike rodeo helps local kids hone their skills, get 'on the move'

The event helped teach kids some safety measures for when they're out riding their bikes this summer
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