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Flurries, snow squalls expected tomorrow into Tuesday morning

Flurries, snow squalls expected tomorrow into Tuesday morning

In total, snow squalls are forecast to bring up to 25 cm of snow to Orillia; visibility will be reduced due to lake-effect snow, Environment Canada says
Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic at Hwy. 400/11 split

Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic at Hwy. 400/11 split

No one was injured after the transport truck crashed through the guide rail in the southbound lanes, police say
First-time author sets sights on winning over young adults

First-time author sets sights on winning over young adults

Author, who works for Toromont Cat in Oro-Medonte, says his main goal when creating the story was to try to make science and engineering 'cool'
Communication with development industry 'critical': LSRCA

Communication with development industry 'critical': LSRCA

'New home construction can coexist with environmental protection,' stresses official
Housing and homelessness on Orillia council agenda Monday

Housing and homelessness on Orillia council agenda Monday

Council will also discuss recommendation to scrap current plans for new Dr. Seymour Conservatory greenhouse at Couchiching Beach Park
Mental health advocates weigh in on perils of assisted death

Mental health advocates weigh in on perils of assisted death

'Hope is everything. If you don’t have hope that you can get better ... then of course (MAID) starts to look like a viable option,' says veteran
COLUMN: Resilient, majestic elm trees deserve respect

COLUMN: Resilient, majestic elm trees deserve respect

Due to disease, elms aren't as abundant as they once were, but they can still be found in this area, columnist explains
Terriers can't recover from slow start in loss to Golden Hawks

Terriers can't recover from slow start in loss to Golden Hawks

'It’s in the past now ... it doesn’t define a whole season,' says Terrier netminder who was pulled after allowing three goals on the first four shots of the game
LETTER: Push to return Champlain Monument 'mind boggling'

LETTER: Push to return Champlain Monument 'mind boggling'

'When did a statue become more important than your neighbour’s daily lived experiences?' asks letter writer
Accumulating snow will make driving slippery for the day

Accumulating snow will make driving slippery for the day

Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.