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Team Howard looking for some Brier glory in Alberta

Team Howard looking for some Brier glory in Alberta

Glenn Howard and Wayne Middaugh teaming up at this week's Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Choose happy.
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Decision on road allowance near Ramara airport expected to be deferred

Decision on road allowance near Ramara airport expected to be deferred

'Our understanding of the regulations that govern aerodromes and airports is that this (clear cutting) should not have happened,' says forester
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Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

'I am sure that the chickadees will be happy to see visitors return with seed in hand,' Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre staffer says
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Pandemic can't shut out joy of hockey for local players

Pandemic can't shut out joy of hockey for local players

Many local players jumped at the opportunity to participate in Shoot Out Challenge during lockdown
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Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

In a letter to the region's populace, the medical officer of health again explained his decision to advise lockdown and today's announcement about moving to red zone
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COLUMN: Even Mr. Potato Head is not safe in today's world

COLUMN: Even Mr. Potato Head is not safe in today's world

'Hasbro is making sure all feel welcome in the Potato Head world,' news release states; It's a head-shaker, columnist says
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Province sheds light on who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

Province sheds light on who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

An online booking service with a call centre is expected to be operational by March 15, officials announced today
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Local business owners warily welcome return to red zone

Local business owners warily welcome return to red zone

'If they don’t start making decisions backed by data, we’re going to be in the same position in a few weeks,' says owner; Today's demonstration called off
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Orillia woman among 29 new COVID cases in region today

Orillia woman among 29 new COVID cases in region today

There is also a new case in Severn Township today, health officials say
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