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Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: You'll probably regret buying your kid that phone for Christmas

VIDEO: You'll probably regret buying your kid that phone for Christmas

The author of a new book — Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance — explains why she won't let her 14-year-old son have a phone
Heartwarming cards brighten holiday for 9,000 servicepersons

Heartwarming cards brighten holiday for 9,000 servicepersons

'I think because there is so much in the news ... people want the military to know that we care back home,' says organizer of cards sent to CAF members
Support available during holidays for mental health, addiction

Support available during holidays for mental health, addiction

Waypoint provides information on available resources
County paramedics collect thousands of toys, 14,757 pounds of food

County paramedics collect thousands of toys, 14,757 pounds of food

More than $21K in monetary donations also raised during annual food and toy drive
'Labour of love': Local man revels in role as Santa Claus

'Labour of love': Local man revels in role as Santa Claus

'Sometimes if the kid is hesitant, I will ask if they want socks and underwear, and they will go ‘nooooo!’,' he says of kids who aren't sure what they want for Christmas
'Spectacular': Local church serving free lunch on Christmas Day

'Spectacular': Local church serving free lunch on Christmas Day

'The joy of serving others is something you can't buy or replace,' says pastor of volunteer-led lunch being served at Calvary Pentecostal Church
COLUMN: Food for thought on the menu at the bird feeder

COLUMN: Food for thought on the menu at the bird feeder

Jays and grosbeaks exchange accusations, mourning dove looks for peace and 'rough hoodlums' vie with cats to rule the roost, says columnist
Winter camping is much more fun when you’re prepared

Winter camping is much more fun when you’re prepared

Outdoors expert comments on everything you will need to plan and carry out a winter weekend outdoors adventure this year
COLUMN: Turning to electric driving was a smart choice

COLUMN: Turning to electric driving was a smart choice

'I believe an electric car makes great sense for urban driving,' says columnist