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How much is climate change to blame for wacky winter weather?

How much is climate change to blame for wacky winter weather?

'It's pretty clear this is going to be one of the wildest and craziest winters in a long time,' said environmental studies professor
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April

Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April

'Families can learn how maple syrup is produced today and in the past, as well as engage in a variety of activities to kick off the spring season,' says official
Blood donation clinics coming to Orillia in April

Blood donation clinics coming to Orillia in April

'We often see a dip in collections during the winter months due to weather,' notes official who urges local donors to give blood at local clinics April 6 and April 10
Council to tackle opioids, affordable housing, backyard chickens

Council to tackle opioids, affordable housing, backyard chickens

City council will consider requests regarding two affordable housing projects, opening up its backyard chicken pilot to residents, and creating an opioid crisis working group
Curling club puts successful season on ice with Day of Champions

Curling club puts successful season on ice with Day of Champions

Nearly 100 curlers participated across two draws on Saturday for the first Day of Champions since 2019
'A fun time': Music nights in Rugby offer trip down memory lane

'A fun time': Music nights in Rugby offer trip down memory lane

'There is nothing like this around,' says organizer of bi-weekly music night events that pack Rugby Community Hall and rekindle memories of yore
COLUMN: Winged bandits a hyper bundle of muscle, feathers

COLUMN: Winged bandits a hyper bundle of muscle, feathers

Chickadees normally laugh in the face of danger but when they are taken by surprise, they resort to Plan B and turn into statues, says outdoors columnist
CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

Chili is good for your health, saves you money, fills the void, is practical, simple, quick and most kids love it, says columnist
Tractor trailer collision on Highway 11 impacting traffic: OPP

Tractor trailer collision on Highway 11 impacting traffic: OPP

Police urge drivers to proceed with caution after collision at Line 14
LETTER: Tell Ford not to cut Ontario Arts Council funding

LETTER: Tell Ford not to cut Ontario Arts Council funding

'Economically, it makes no sense,' says letter writer