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'It's scary': Maple syrup season off to an historic early start

'It's scary': Maple syrup season off to an historic early start

'Not only is the sap coming earlier than ever before, but the flows are much stronger than what they used to be,' says owner of popular maple syrup business
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Lakehead Orillia cancels evening classes

Lakehead Orillia cancels evening classes

Classes, exams scheduled from 5:30 p.m. onward called off because of weather
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COLUMN: It's time to March into shows, music and the arts

COLUMN: It's time to March into shows, music and the arts

'There are many choices in arts and culture in Orillia and area this March, so pick your poison and come enjoy,' urges columnist
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City opening daytime, overnight warming centres Thursday

City opening daytime, overnight warming centres Thursday

Daytime warming centres located at rec centre, library
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Environment Canada warning of 'intense' snow squalls in Orillia

Environment Canada warning of 'intense' snow squalls in Orillia

Visibility is significantly reduced due to heavy, blowing snow that will accumulate rapidly
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Local man clocked at 160 km/h, charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 400

Local man clocked at 160 km/h, charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 400

OPP say vehicle was pulled over south of Barrie; driver also blew in the 'warn' range on an alcohol-screening device
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Ford snubs Green bill that would legalize fourplexes provincewide

Ford snubs Green bill that would legalize fourplexes provincewide

Opposition parties, YIMBY advocates said government needs to move faster on density
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Wanted federal offender caught in Peterborough

Wanted federal offender caught in Peterborough

Warrant issued after man breached supervision order Feb. 15; Derek Powell declared dangerous offender by Barrie judge several years ago
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Gilbert Centre union, board at odds over new pact, HIV drug coverage

Gilbert Centre union, board at odds over new pact, HIV drug coverage

'If we are working at an organization that aims to support people living with HIV, shouldn’t our employees living with HIV deserve the same support?' asks union rep
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Lightning shut down wild OFSAA skiing competition early

Lightning shut down wild OFSAA skiing competition early

Provincial races at Osler Bluff cut short with announcement to 'seek shelter' during storm
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