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Lakehead's Master Naturalist Program offering nature journaling workshop

Lakehead's Master Naturalist Program offering nature journaling workshop

'The secret to nature journaling is not to be a perfect artist ... but to learn to slow down and observe the natural world around you,' says Bob Bowles
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<b>LETTER:</b> Why doesn't the 'new' Front Street have a bike lane?

LETTER: Why doesn't the 'new' Front Street have a bike lane?

'After five years of consulting fees... and almost $5M of construction costs, the current mayor and council members should be ashamed of their oversight,' reader says
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Going to the gym or out for dinner? Vaccine passports take effect today

Going to the gym or out for dinner? Vaccine passports take effect today

Here's what you need to know about the new measure to slow the spread of the virus
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Seize the day
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Showers, isolated thunderstorms continue today: Environment Canada

Showers, isolated thunderstorms continue today: Environment Canada

Rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm are expected by early Thursday morning, Environment Canada says
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Teen Town at The Pav was the place to be in Orillia <b>(4 photos)</b>

Teen Town at The Pav was the place to be in Orillia (4 photos)

'Hearts were broken; hearts were sealed, all that teenage stuff. It was great,' recalls Orillia woman of enjoying Teen Town at The Pav
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Tory blue 'political machine' strengthens grip on local landscape

Tory blue 'political machine' strengthens grip on local landscape

'Unless something radically changes to the demographics of these ridings, I don’t see that changing anytime soon,' says political analyst
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Vehicle collides with cyclist on Highway 12, flees scene

Vehicle collides with cyclist on Highway 12, flees scene

Public's help sought to find the vehicle and driver; OPP say cyclist was transported to hospital with minor injuries after incident in west Orillia
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Voter turnout for this year's federal election the lowest since 2008

Voter turnout for this year's federal election the lowest since 2008

Monday's snap election could go down as having among the worst turnouts ever, according to Elections Canada data
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Simcoe County abuzz with new 'Bee City' designation

Simcoe County abuzz with new 'Bee City' designation

Following launch of the Simcoe County Honey Trail, Tourism Simcoe County is expanding to a county-wide 'Bees and Honey program'
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