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Snowy Highway 11 closed south of Orillia due to crash: OPP

Snowy Highway 11 closed south of Orillia due to crash: OPP

Orillia OPP say southbound lanes of the highway are completely shut down between Line 15 and Line 11 to remove a tractor trailer that jack-knifed
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Lake-effect snowstorms could intensify as planet warms

Lake-effect snowstorms could intensify as planet warms

'The Gravenhurst apocalyptic metre-and-a-half of snow was a late November, early December event ... but with a warming climate, those events could linger'
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Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay Township

Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay Township

Trail 309 closed at Elliott Side Road following crash Saturday afternoon
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Squalls could dump up to 40 cm of snow on Orillia and area

Squalls could dump up to 40 cm of snow on Orillia and area

Warning in effect for squalls expected to continue into Sunday
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LETTER: Today's politicians should heed Jimmy Carter's message

LETTER: Today's politicians should heed Jimmy Carter's message

The former U.S. president, who died a few days ago, said human rights are 'the very soul of our sense of nationhood,' reminds letter writer
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Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back

Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back

Whether it's for a celebration, a gathering or an evening to unwind, Canadians increasingly favour non-alcoholic options over beer, wine and spirits.
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'Deep disappointment': Winterfest on ice due to inconsistent weather

'Deep disappointment': Winterfest on ice due to inconsistent weather

'It's just too large of a financial and volunteer undertaking if you can't get the weather,' laments organizer of popular winter festival
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Rama teen skates to spot on Team Canada's national U18 squad

Rama teen skates to spot on Team Canada's national U18 squad

Sydney Sawyer's achievement 'a proud moment for all of Rama,' says chief; local athlete to represent Canada in Finland starting tomorrow
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Orillia Lakers hoop it up, raise over $2,500 for Mariposa House Hospice

Orillia Lakers hoop it up, raise over $2,500 for Mariposa House Hospice

'We want them to be good ambassadors of Orillia, the organization, and the community,' says official of Lakers' players who raised funds on Thursday evening for local hospice
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POLL: Choice of winter pastime shows cultural, political divides

POLL: Choice of winter pastime shows cultural, political divides

This week, we asked people whether they'd choose downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. The differences are revealing in their relationship to politics and culture
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