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VIDEO: Almost 80% of Canadians admit to driving distracted, survey finds

VIDEO: Almost 80% of Canadians admit to driving distracted, survey finds

CAA launched a campaign to urge drivers to get all distractions out of the way before leaving
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1,679 COVID-positive patients in hospitals, 209 in Ontario ICUs

1,679 COVID-positive patients in hospitals, 209 in Ontario ICUs

Latest provincial update includes 19 more deaths, bringing 30-day total to 302 deaths because of, or related to COVID
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Fatal morning crash on Highway 11 caused by wrong-way driver: OPP

Fatal morning crash on Highway 11 caused by wrong-way driver: OPP

Fiery, head-on collision occurred on Highway 11 near Line 7; 'This, sadly, marks the fifth fatality this week on OPP Central Region-patrolled highways,' say OPP
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LETTER: Don't like downtown window display? Keep walking

LETTER: Don't like downtown window display? Keep walking

'Are we that delicate that we can’t stand to look at ourselves?' reader asks
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Victim in fatal crash near Coldwater identified

Victim in fatal crash near Coldwater identified

Police say Christopher Galbraith, 27, of Fenelon Falls was killed; OPP are appealing for witnesses to come forward to aid investigation
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Fatal crash has shut down Highway 11 in both directions (UPDATE: Southbound lanes reopened)

Fatal crash has shut down Highway 11 in both directions (UPDATE: Southbound lanes reopened)

Orillia OPP say one person was killed and north-bound lanes of Highway 11 are expected to be closed 'for some time' as there is damage to the roadway
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Rama woman nominated as one of Canada's 'most influential' lawyers

Rama woman nominated as one of Canada's 'most influential' lawyers

'She is a great role model. I am very proud that she is a member of our community ... Stephanie makes us all better,' says Rama chief
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: How the red hot housing market could sway Ontario's election

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: How the red hot housing market could sway Ontario's election

Check out episode two of 'Inside the Village,' a unique weekly podcast that explores the best local journalism from across our chain of community newsrooms
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YMCA sale of Geneva Park being tested in court at 11th hour

YMCA sale of Geneva Park being tested in court at 11th hour

'We're not fixed on an outcome. We're just trying not to be sidelined,' says Friends of Geneva Park official, stressing the group is not trying to stop the sale
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