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Tourism should help, not harm natural features, expert warns

Tourism should help, not harm natural features, expert warns

'We need to preserve these assets that are the reason tourists come here, now and in the future,' says Simcoe County tourism consultant
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Healthy crop of nuts, acorns is vital to some of our wildlife species

Healthy crop of nuts, acorns is vital to some of our wildlife species

'Mast' production, impacted by weather and pesky insects, influences the behaviour of deer, bear, squirrels, turkeys and others
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Metro recalls deli trays due to possible Listeria contamination

Metro recalls deli trays due to possible Listeria contamination

Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased
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Fall is a busy time at the Ramara Public Library

Fall is a busy time at the Ramara Public Library

Programs range from PA Day events to essential oils to reading with Buster the Pug
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Coldwater Fall Fair celebrates community's rural roots (11 photos)

Coldwater Fall Fair celebrates community's rural roots (11 photos)

Popular annual fair wraps up its three-day run in Coldwater with jam-packed schedule of events today
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Sunny to start but increasing cloudiness in the afternoon.
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Event helps locals get a glimpse into 'a real revolution' (5 photos)

Event helps locals get a glimpse into 'a real revolution' (5 photos)

Day 2 of Electric Vehicle Weekend goes Sunday at Orillia Square; 'This is like a one-stop shop' to find answers about electric vehicles
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'Fabulous 'How-to Festival a hit at Orillia's library (7 photos)

'Fabulous 'How-to Festival a hit at Orillia's library (7 photos)

'We tried to make it so there would be something that would appeal to everybody,' said popular event's co-organizer; Hundreds attended Saturday
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Rain can't dampen spirits of enthusiastic local hikers

Rain can't dampen spirits of enthusiastic local hikers

Members of Orillia chapter of Ganaraska Hiking Club trekked through Slessor Tract of Simcoe County Forest Saturday
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Lawn bowlers conclude season with tourney, meeting and barbecue

Lawn bowlers conclude season with tourney, meeting and barbecue

Local club celebrates successful year that included attracting 40 new members to the Commerce Road facility
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