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Canadian critters have novel ways to survive our harsh winters

Canadian critters have novel ways to survive our harsh winters

Survival comes in many shapes and forms, explains Lakehead University graduate student in monthly Kids for Turtles column
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy with a chance of early-morning flurries; snow tonight
Tahina recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella

Tahina recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella

Phoenicia GroupĀ Inc. is recalling some Alkanater brand Tahina from the marketplace
Snowshoers enjoy hike through 'enchanted' Simcoe County Forest

Snowshoers enjoy hike through 'enchanted' Simcoe County Forest

Weekly Ganaraska Hiking Club event continues to grow in popularity, officials say
What a royal mess!

What a royal mess!

As family squabbles go, the one with the Royals is a bloody mess! As Wendy warns in "Everything King" heads may roll.
WEEKLY TIP: Flashfood app is environmentally-friendly lifesaver

WEEKLY TIP: Flashfood app is environmentally-friendly lifesaver

Through the app, stores such as Zehrs in Orillia post daily offerings, including meat, dairy, bread or packaged foods that are approaching their best-before date
LETTER: Canadians rejected proportional representation for a reason

LETTER: Canadians rejected proportional representation for a reason

Our system works just fine and that was evidenced in the past federal election, letter writer contends
All Simcoe County Catholic elementary, secondary schools to close Tuesday

All Simcoe County Catholic elementary, secondary schools to close Tuesday

'With the absence of these employees we cannot reasonably proceed with classes or provide a safe learning environment for students,' official says in letter to parents
County unveils ambitious plans for former ODCVI site on West Street

County unveils ambitious plans for former ODCVI site on West Street

Two-phased, $35- to $40-million project will result in about 100 affordable housing units for seniors, families and individuals, as well as community services and child care
Bus driver plans to pay off mortgage with scratch-ticket windfall

Bus driver plans to pay off mortgage with scratch-ticket windfall

Robert Garland won $100K with Instant Holiday Winnings