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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Sending good vibes your way today
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Snowmobilers face multiple charges; One fled police and flipped his sled

Snowmobilers face multiple charges; One fled police and flipped his sled

One of the snowmobiles had cowling made of wood and weather stripping and no front/rear lights, say police
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Donations from Love You campaign will help women 'fleeing abuse'

Donations from Love You campaign will help women 'fleeing abuse'

Two Orillia Shoppers Drug Mart locations raised over $9,000 to support Green Haven Shelter for Women; 'A donation like this is truly transformative, says official
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For many 2020 was hell; it also tied with 2016 as hottest year on record

For many 2020 was hell; it also tied with 2016 as hottest year on record

'The extraordinary climate events of 2020 and the data ... show us that we have no time to lose' in the battle against climate change, official says
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Increased need prompts free virtual mental health talks for youth

Increased need prompts free virtual mental health talks for youth

Partnership comes in the wake of lockdowns, when calls and texts to Kids Help Phone have surged by 300 per cent
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Roberta Place death toll balloons to 40 residents during COVID outbreak

Roberta Place death toll balloons to 40 residents during COVID outbreak

The number of household contacts of primary cases also doubled from Saturday to 42 people
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Oro-Medonte cat rescuer does it 'for the animals, not the people'

Oro-Medonte cat rescuer does it 'for the animals, not the people'

Rhonda Sheppard has rescued dozens of strays in the past year, despite objections from some; 'The problem isn’t crazy cat ladies; it’s crazy cat haters'
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Health unit probing second possible UK variant outbreak in region

Health unit probing second possible UK variant outbreak in region

'We are being extremely vigilant in our monitoring for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and are taking all of the necessary steps,' says official
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OSPCA offers some cool advice to keep your pets safe in cold weather

OSPCA offers some cool advice to keep your pets safe in cold weather

In cold winter conditions, it’s important to consider every part of your pet’s daily routine to ensure they are comfortable and safe at all times, official says
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Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens have a language (over 30 different sounds) and can communicate messages to other ravens, says outdoors columnist
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