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Calling all farmers: Show your commitment to farm safety

Calling all farmers: Show your commitment to farm safety

'We all know that farm accidents can have devastating and far-reaching consequences. Fortunately, many on-farm incidents are preventable,' says official
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Councillor 'excited' about downtown despite recent crimes

Councillor 'excited' about downtown despite recent crimes

Downtown BIA also looking for effective solutions in partnership with police, city hall and social services
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Transit driver saves passenger’s life during overdose

Transit driver saves passenger’s life during overdose

Chris Stubbs recently saved a woman’s life by administering Narcan, which he had with him
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SCENE SETTER: Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic melts into town

SCENE SETTER: Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic melts into town

'I can’t wear shirts because I am allergic to fabrics on my upper body. I think people need to be comfortable in their own skin and love themselves,' says Trailer Park Boys star, who's coming to town March 15
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REMEMBER THIS: That time when toilets moved inside

REMEMBER THIS: That time when toilets moved inside

Toilets moving indoors was a slow progression for a myriad of reasons
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ATV falls through thin ice on Sparrow Lake

ATV falls through thin ice on Sparrow Lake

No one was injured, but incident serves as a reminder 'no ice is safe ice,' says Orillia's deputy fire chief
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Local ski racers qualify for Canada Winter Games

Local ski racers qualify for Canada Winter Games

The skiers will be racing in PEI and New Brunswick next week
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Second information session on Oro Moraine coming up

Second information session on Oro Moraine coming up

Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust CEO will speak at Sunday's event in Jarratt
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Snowmobile crash sends 1 to hospital with significant injuries

Snowmobile crash sends 1 to hospital with significant injuries

The snowmobile rider was initially taken to an area hospital before being airlifted to a Toronto-area hospital
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Decoupage artist looking to retrieve lost works of art

Decoupage artist looking to retrieve lost works of art

'If people had it in their hearts and knew what it meant to me, I would be willing to pay whatever they paid for it and buy it back,' said passionate local artist
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