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COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

'Despite my grumpy tendencies, this tiny, smiley, screaming human is changing the tide of how I look at things,' says reporter
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COLUMN: Winter storm no match for 'Blue Buffalo' at Christmas

COLUMN: Winter storm no match for 'Blue Buffalo' at Christmas

Reporter recalls his university days and trudging north in his prized Ford Cortina to get home for the holidays
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COLUMN: Christmas a perfect time to celebrate gift of mentorship

COLUMN: Christmas a perfect time to celebrate gift of mentorship

OrilliaMatters reporter Tyler Evans reflects on the support he's received and those who have helped to pave the way for his career journeys
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COLUMN: Teaching kids the gift of giving is the real spirit of Christmas

COLUMN: Teaching kids the gift of giving is the real spirit of Christmas

It's about more than what's under the tree, says reporter Nikki Cole, who spent time with her young daughter to help Christmas Cheer
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COLUMN: Ho, ho, ho! Where’s my parcel?

COLUMN: Ho, ho, ho! Where’s my parcel?

Customer service isn’t dead, says reporter of online shopping experience this season
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Impaired driving charges laid after vehicle gets stuck in ditch

Impaired driving charges laid after vehicle gets stuck in ditch

Ontario Provincial Police were called to Highway 11 southbound near Memorial Avenue late Christmas Eve
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COLUMN: Dreaded Elf on the Shelf added to family's Christmas traditions

COLUMN: Dreaded Elf on the Shelf added to family's Christmas traditions

Recent fad has added another 'layer of chaos' for many families, but it's worth it when you see children's faces light up, says reporter
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Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Region's first steel ship spent Christmas Eve in harbour 85 years ago

Region's first steel ship spent Christmas Eve in harbour 85 years ago

The Huronic was also the first ship sidelaunched into the Collingwood harbour
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MOVIE REVIEW: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

MOVIE REVIEW: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the funniest (and most fan serving) film in the series, with great new characters and enough goofy antics to make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning
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