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Adopt Me: 'Very distinguished' Milo loves to cuddle

Adopt Me: 'Very distinguished' Milo loves to cuddle

He's all about the attention and snuggles
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Local company creates air-purifying devices to help combat COVID

Local company creates air-purifying devices to help combat COVID

Owner of Eco Earth Sciences says new devices 'act as the room's lungs' to help protect against COVID-19 and 'should be in schools and they should be in offices'
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Province reports 1,342 hospitalizations, 356 people in ICU due to COVID

Province reports 1,342 hospitalizations, 356 people in ICU due to COVID

Limited testing captures 2,327 new cases in Ontario
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LETTER: Loss of wetlands will cost taxpayers, retired engineer warns

LETTER: Loss of wetlands will cost taxpayers, retired engineer warns

'it would make more sense to utilize nature’s storm water management systems by preserving wetlands, flood plains of any kind, wild space and forest,' says letter writer
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Stats show 'clear' evidence city residents, businesses have bought into new garbage rules

Stats show 'clear' evidence city residents, businesses have bought into new garbage rules

'To see a 95 per cent compliance rate in the first week is fantastic,' say Mayor Steve Clarke of move to clear garbage bags; Weight of garbage decreased by 47%
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COVID restrictions loosen today, here's what you need to know

COVID restrictions loosen today, here's what you need to know

Capacity limits lifting at restaurants, gyms
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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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Icy roads, poor conditions cancel North Zone school buses

Icy roads, poor conditions cancel North Zone school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
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Warming centre has been open 25 nights, proving need: officials

Warming centre has been open 25 nights, proving need: officials

One issue to address as part of 2023 plan is gap times between daytime, overnight warming centre hours; 'It is not a problem that’s going away,' councillor warns
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Gardner would've preferred more time before easing restrictions

Gardner would've preferred more time before easing restrictions

Many restrictions are being lifted Thursday in Ontario that were originally scheduled to happen Feb. 21
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