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COLUMN: Oh deer! Beware and be careful on local roads

COLUMN: Oh deer! Beware and be careful on local roads

'Larger mammals, such as deer, moose and bear, pose real threats to both your vehicle and your personal well-being,' warns columnist
'Instant anger': Twenty-six cats abandoned at Barrie vet clinic

'Instant anger': Twenty-six cats abandoned at Barrie vet clinic

Cats will likely cost the shelter about $12,000 to have them spayed and neutered, as well as various medications, and surgery for at least one
COLUMN: Time to top up and tidy up the garden

COLUMN: Time to top up and tidy up the garden

Master gardener urges fellow green thumbs to check out bulb catalogues and order spring flowering bulbs before they are sold out
'A big honour': Acclaimed local runner to get her own special day

'A big honour': Acclaimed local runner to get her own special day

'She’s a role model to our youth ... (and) a symbol of resiliency,' says Am Shalom Congregation president of accomplished runner
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Poll: Overwhelmingly, you chose 'Oppenheimer' over 'Barbie'

Poll: Overwhelmingly, you chose 'Oppenheimer' over 'Barbie'

Our first idea was that it was July and readers needed a break from weighty political topics, so we would have a poll about summer movies. But when the results came in, there was a puzzle to solve.
Heavy police presence in Mary, Douglas Street area tonight

Heavy police presence in Mary, Douglas Street area tonight

The OPP are 'advising residents to avoid the area and to stay indoors' while various police units are on the scene for the investigation
'Happy dog': Sick, abandoned puppy gets 'new leash on life'

'Happy dog': Sick, abandoned puppy gets 'new leash on life'

'Hurley has an adoption lined up and will be leaving his foster home soon to join his new family,' says Outrun Animal Rehabilitation Center official
Local farmers' markets having 'incredible' summer

Local farmers' markets having 'incredible' summer

Despite numerous rainy Saturdays, business is bustling for vendors
Orillia senior slo-pitch team slugs its way to top of standings

Orillia senior slo-pitch team slugs its way to top of standings

Orillia defeated Bracebridge twice, in convincing fashion, to move atop the Simcoe-Muskoka Senior Softball League standings