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BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for reducing addiction-like behaviours over the holidays

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for reducing addiction-like behaviours over the holidays

This holiday season, be kind to yourself and others as you deal with excessive behaviours, like binge-watching or gaming
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Local skiers urging province to keep hills open during lockdown

Local skiers urging province to keep hills open during lockdown

'While we’re being locked down, this is an opportunity to be outside and be active,' says avid skier
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TIP OF THE WEEK: ’Tis the season for goodwill, not landfill

TIP OF THE WEEK: ’Tis the season for goodwill, not landfill

Be mindful of food waste while enjoying a holiday feast this year, urges Sustainable Orillia
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COVID-19 vaccine is welcome news but presents 'great challenge'

COVID-19 vaccine is welcome news but presents 'great challenge'

'It’s a very elaborate process, it took a great deal of work to set it up in the first place,' says region's medical officer of health
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Province to provide up to $20,000 to eligible small business owners

Province to provide up to $20,000 to eligible small business owners

'The COVID-19 numbers across Ontario are growing and we need to stop the spread,' said Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop
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Here's what will close in Orillia when lockdown comes into effect

Here's what will close in Orillia when lockdown comes into effect

'There is light at the end of the tunnel ... but we must remain vigilant and follow all public health protocols or things can get a lot worse,' says mayor
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ONTARIO: In-person road tests cancelled during provincial lockdown

ONTARIO: In-person road tests cancelled during provincial lockdown

Tests cancelled until Jan. 9 in Northern Ontario, and Jan 23 in Southern Ontario
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Orillia senior among 44 new COVID cases in region today

Orillia senior among 44 new COVID cases in region today

There are at least 17 people from Simcoe County hospitalized currently, ranging in age from under 10 to seniors in their 90s
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Here's what's open, closed in Ramara during the lockdown

Here's what's open, closed in Ramara during the lockdown

All township buildings and facilities will be closed to the public; library will offer curbside pickup only during the lockdown
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Response to unique local dine-in domes 'a little overwhelming'

Response to unique local dine-in domes 'a little overwhelming'

'They definitely helped us, and hopefully, they will help us come through the other end of this pandemic,' said local restaurant owner
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