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Striking blue jays hit it out of the ballpark (7 photos)

Striking blue jays hit it out of the ballpark (7 photos)

Blue jays can be raucous, just like their fans, and have a wide variety of calls, notes birding columnist
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It's time to shine green in support of children's mental health

It's time to shine green in support of children's mental health

'Let them know that sharing their feelings with you will never burden you; permission to feel gives them permission to heal'
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School board seeks volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee

School board seeks volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee

People with disabilities and members of families of people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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New chocolate and ice cream shop coming to downtown Orillia

New chocolate and ice cream shop coming to downtown Orillia

'We will be letting people pick as many toppings as they want ... It's going to be delicious and affordable,' says owner of The Chocolate Kingdom
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CHEWING THE FAT: Buying shoes is about much more than size

CHEWING THE FAT: Buying shoes is about much more than size

Men and women tend to tackle the chore of buying shoes in a dramatically different way, explains new columnist Rusty Draper
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They are not pretty and can't sing, but turkey vultures have key role

They are not pretty and can't sing, but turkey vultures have key role

These 'roadside cleaners' have remarkable sense of smell and acute eyesight allowing them to find fresh roadkill, says outdoors columnist
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Ontario reports 3,947 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 3,947 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 4,239 recoveries and 24 new deaths
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Coding and Robotics Virtual Club seeks students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Coding and Robotics Virtual Club seeks students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Five-week program will focus on providing students with ASD an opportunity to engage in social interactions and build friendships through a shared interest
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Appeal 'a way of protecting extraordinary water resource,' resident says

Appeal 'a way of protecting extraordinary water resource,' resident says

Both FoTTSA and township will be filing a notice to appeal CRH Canada Group Inc.'s recently renewed permit to take water from Teedon Pit
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

A smile can be seen in the eyes too
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