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Snowmobiler killed after sled left trail, crashed into trees

Snowmobiler killed after sled left trail, crashed into trees

The victim of the Sunday afternoon tragedy was a 58-year-old woman who was the lone occupant of the snowmobile, say OPP
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Orillia author creates children's book to encourage people to be 'more present'

Orillia author creates children's book to encourage people to be 'more present'

Proceeds from book will benefit Ronald McDonald House, where author's nephew stayed during meningitis battle; 'I wanted to do something to kind of pay them back'
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Winter weather advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Travel advisory upgraded from a Special Weather Statement previously in effect; 5-15 cm of snow expected by Monday morning
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Georgian College hosting virtual open house later this month

Georgian College hosting virtual open house later this month

Fall event attracted more than 4,000 guests from all over the world signing up to look into post-secondary education
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Motorists reminded to prepare for safe winter driving

Motorists reminded to prepare for safe winter driving

As the arctic air settles in over the weekend and snow starts on Monday, CAA South Central Ontario is advising motorists to take proper precautions for extreme cold
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Oro-Medonte Renaissance clothing designer looks to sew up success

Oro-Medonte Renaissance clothing designer looks to sew up success

'So far the feedback we’ve gotten is very positive. People who try on our products really like them,' says co-owner of Syl-Tori designs
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From English to Urdu, languages spoken at home vary across Simcoe County

From English to Urdu, languages spoken at home vary across Simcoe County

Data released by the Simcoe County District School Board student census shows which languages are spoken most at home in different areas of the region
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'True Canadian experience': Georgian's international students find permanent home in area

'True Canadian experience': Georgian's international students find permanent home in area

'It is very hard to come to a new country, a harsh weather situation, adjust to the culture, adjust to the food, then find work,' says one student who hails from India
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<b>COLUMN:</b> Is it time to re-think battle against invasive species?

COLUMN: Is it time to re-think battle against invasive species?

Is the time and money being spent on current control methods really the best way to tackle the issue, wonders outdoors columnist
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Testing captures 10,450 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario

Testing captures 10,450 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario

Sunday's update includes 15,317 recoveries and 40 deaths that occurred within the last month
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