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Baycats unveil new digital screen, draw first blood against Jackfish

Baycats unveil new digital screen, draw first blood against Jackfish

'It really is like our own JumboTron,' says team president; Baycats earn dramatic 3-2 triumph to take 1-0 lead in semi-final series
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Hundreds of athletes go for gold at Orillia Triathlon <b>(14 photos)</b>

Hundreds of athletes go for gold at Orillia Triathlon (14 photos)

Thornhill's Frank Sorbara successfully defended his title at Orillia event; Overall, more than 600 athletes competed in various age groups, races Sunday
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A visit to the farm can plant the seed for a greener future

A visit to the farm can plant the seed for a greener future

'It's amazing to watch (children and adults) learn about the animals and about growing things and harvesting things,' says farmer in this week's Rooted feature
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Predator wasp does not target people; it's looking for a buffet

Predator wasp does not target people; it's looking for a buffet

Primary purpose of this insect that looks more science-fiction than animal kingdom is to find a place for its egg, says outdoors columnist
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Six charged in Orillia drug bust

Six charged in Orillia drug bust

Police seize suspected fentanyl, cocaine, cash during search warrant on Atherley Road
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Plans on track to give abandoned railway corridor a facelift

Plans on track to give abandoned railway corridor a facelift

Barrie-Collingwood Railway has been considered abandoned since 2011; County of Simcoe undertaking conversion of line into a multi-use trail
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy, chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm
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It was raining fun at today's Barrie Pride Parade <b>(13 photos)</b>

It was raining fun at today's Barrie Pride Parade (13 photos)

More than 1,000 people lined sixth annual Barrie Pride parade; 'All I kept thinking was I can't believe we're doing this in Barrie,' said official
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Fighting climate crisis requires all hands on deck: Local naturalists

Fighting climate crisis requires all hands on deck: Local naturalists

Climate Reality Project focus of Carden Field Naturalists gathering; We need to 'pull together much like the war efforts of the past required everyone to do their part'
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Premier Ford drops into region, calls Mulroney 'absolute champion' <b>(6 photos)</b>

Premier Ford drops into region, calls Mulroney 'absolute champion' (6 photos)

Premier Ford says Mulroney was instrumental in government's decision to approve 400-404 link; Ford chatted with guests and volunteers at Bradford festival
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