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Freezing rain weather alert issued for Orillia and area

Freezing rain weather alert issued for Orillia and area

Motorists and pedestrians should exercise extreme caution or postpone travel until conditions improve by Tuesday morning
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Should new-look Front Street be three or four lanes?

Should new-look Front Street be three or four lanes?

DOMB favours four-lane option; final decision expected Jan. 29
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Pickleball could be coming to Homewood Park

Pickleball could be coming to Homewood Park

North America's fastest-growing sport nets summer home
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OPP issue scam reminders

OPP issue scam reminders

Of note would be the Canada Revenue Agency scam which is making the rounds again
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Onset of rain leads to closure of outdoor rinks

Onset of rain leads to closure of outdoor rinks

As you might imagine, due to today’s rain and recent mild weather, Orillia’s eight, municipally-run outdoor skating rinks, including the one pictured above at Homewood Park, have all closed.
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Cries for help alert bystanders to snowmobile tragedy

Cries for help alert bystanders to snowmobile tragedy

Death recorded on first day of Snowmobile Safety Week
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Ontario Fire Marshal to assist in probe of Studabakers blaze

Ontario Fire Marshal to assist in probe of Studabakers blaze

Fire chief doesn't believe fire is suspicious
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Neema Child Project a labour of love

Neema Child Project a labour of love

Local family returns from helping poor in Uganda
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Fire ravages Studabakers (3 photos)

Fire ravages Studabakers (3 photos)

Damage estimated at $750,000, fire chief says
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Annual Ride for Dad meeting on tap Jan. 24

Annual Ride for Dad meeting on tap Jan. 24

Noted prostate cancer treatment researcher will talk about advancements
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