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Local woman's experience saving butterfly inspires children's book (9 photos)

Local woman's experience saving butterfly inspires children's book (9 photos)

Krista Storey took in monarch butterfly ravaged by parasite and gave it a wing transplant; 'He really wanted to fly. He wanted to live,' she says
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When it comes to COVID-19, 'because I said so,' doesn't cut it

When it comes to COVID-19, 'because I said so,' doesn't cut it

Our outdoors columnist provides concise answers to questions many are asking about the global pandemic
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Ontario reports 2,005 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,005 new COVID cases today

The province reported 18 deaths in today's update
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POEM: Global pandemic has 'tainted us with fear'

POEM: Global pandemic has 'tainted us with fear'

Orillia woman, inspired by impacts of pandemic, pens poem calling for a 'deep inner shift to help us be healed
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Make room for play as we stumble through this pandemic holiday and new year

Make room for play as we stumble through this pandemic holiday and new year

Play is integral to how children process and understand their experiences
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Icebreaking activities start Tuesday in Midland bay

Icebreaking activities start Tuesday in Midland bay

Recreational users of ice should leave the ice during operations for safety reasons
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Stay strong
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Loss of grandfather inspires former Colt to 'make a difference'

Loss of grandfather inspires former Colt to 'make a difference'

'He didn't really come from much, but he just willed his way to do everything,' former Colt says of grandfather. 'So, I think part of that is in me as well'
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Orillia driver charged with impaired after Boxing Day crash

Orillia driver charged with impaired after Boxing Day crash

The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 1 a.m. on Atherley Road, say Orillia OPP
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LSRCA names new GM of planning, development and restoration

LSRCA names new GM of planning, development and restoration

Glenn MacMillan brings 30 years of experience to the role
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