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COLUMN: Tips for guarding your garden from pesky pests

COLUMN: Tips for guarding your garden from pesky pests

Master Gardener John Hethrington delivers his monthly marching orders for your gardening to-do lists
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Lawn bowlers celebrate Canada Day on the green (8 photos)

Lawn bowlers celebrate Canada Day on the green (8 photos)

Club celebrated nation's birthday and 40 years at Commerce Road facility with a successful, fun tournament and barbecue
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County's leaf and yard waste collection returns in July

County's leaf and yard waste collection returns in July

Leaves, grass, branches, other garden waste can be set at curb for collection
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Rhodes Scholarship presents local woman 'amazing opportunity'

Rhodes Scholarship presents local woman 'amazing opportunity'

'The hope is to study something related to climate economics,' says Maya Burhanpurkar, 23, who will study at Oxford University this fall
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Area man creates Muskoka board game featuring 'very special place'

Area man creates Muskoka board game featuring 'very special place'

Local software developer and former Muskoka Woods camper sought to 'relive that magic' of Muskoka by co-developing his first board game
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Closing reception for unique OMAH exhibit coming up

Closing reception for unique OMAH exhibit coming up

Artwork in exhibition is for sale, with some proceeds going to OMAH, Hospice Orillia
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COLUMN: Beware the pesky porcupine poking around area!

COLUMN: Beware the pesky porcupine poking around area!

Outdoors columnist came across some rather distinctive and disgusting signs that a food-searching porcupine had visited his garage recently
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Teen on stand-up paddleboard rescued from wind-swept lake

Teen on stand-up paddleboard rescued from wind-swept lake

Gusting winds had pushed the 16-year-old far from the shore; OPP marine unit, helicopter, Rama Police, Ontario Parks staff and citizens worked to rescue the teen
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Painting together creates beauty, warm vibes (9 photos)

Painting together creates beauty, warm vibes (9 photos)

CLH Developmental Support Services group enjoys camaraderie, making art together during weekly sessions at Quest Art School + Gallery
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In the robin's nest, from birth to first flight (15 photos)

In the robin's nest, from birth to first flight (15 photos)

Village Media photographer Greg King gives you a close-up look at baby robins and their parents over a period of about 10 days
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