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Group rallies to raise money for airboat in wake of winter tragedies (5 photos)

Group rallies to raise money for airboat in wake of winter tragedies (5 photos)

When two snowmobilers died near her home, Christina Wood looked for a way to stop that from happening again
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PLAYOFFS: Terriers draw first blood in overtime thriller (5 photos)

PLAYOFFS: Terriers draw first blood in overtime thriller (5 photos)

'It felt good to get the boys going. I just got so fired up, it was a good team win,' says overtime hero Josh Brown after dramatic triumph on home ice
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Inclement weather cancels all Simcoe County school buses

Inclement weather cancels all Simcoe County school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Significant rainfall expected today: Environment Canada

Significant rainfall expected today: Environment Canada

Additionally, there is a risk of freezing rain. Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas, Environment Canada says
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COLUMN: Lifting of mask mandate feels like we're being ghosted

COLUMN: Lifting of mask mandate feels like we're being ghosted

More freedom is a wonderful thing and while most will celebrate the changes, columnist says she still has a lot of concerns
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Here’s what County of Simcoe councillors earned in 2021

Here’s what County of Simcoe councillors earned in 2021

Oro-Medonte Mayor Harry Hughes made $21,653 for his county duties in 2021, while Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough took home $16,246
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'It's stressful': College suspends licence of Barrie physician

'It's stressful': College suspends licence of Barrie physician

Doctor appeared in a 2021 video interview with Liberty Coalition Canada, an organization which claims to educate people on human rights and freedoms
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Chamber hosting forum to highlight 'critical need' for new hospital

Chamber hosting forum to highlight 'critical need' for new hospital

'Capacity pressures inside the hospital are mounting daily,' says CEO who will join local politicians at Friday's virtual meeting that is open to the public
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Local skater going to Poland to help Ukrainian refugee children

Local skater going to Poland to help Ukrainian refugee children

Mariposa's Oscar Oliver organizing 'Buy a Backpack' fundraiser to help young kids fleeing war-torn nation
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