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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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Teen charged with dangerous driving in crash involving Doug Ford

Teen charged with dangerous driving in crash involving Doug Ford

'He hit us and then ended up on the other side of the highway. Yeah, it was bad, but I just pray he's OK,' says Ford who was not injured in crash
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Emotional outburst erupts in courtroom after verdict in home invasion

Emotional outburst erupts in courtroom after verdict in home invasion

'I understand their (frustration) and their pain. They are victims in this case, there is no doubt about that. They’ve experienced serious (trauma),' says lawyer
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WATCH: This historic Ontario building may soon be history

WATCH: This historic Ontario building may soon be history

Tonight on 'Closer Look': A century-old greenhouse at the University of Guelph is slated for demolition, but the fight is on to save it from the wrecking ball
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COLUMN: New year means new opportunities in Orillia arts scene

COLUMN: New year means new opportunities in Orillia arts scene

Choirs and bands and community groups offering an opportunity for local people to join in and contribute to the community, says columnist
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'I'll die. I know I will': Homeless struggling to survive deep freeze

'I'll die. I know I will': Homeless struggling to survive deep freeze

Reporter visits encampment to see how people are getting through these frigid nights; 'there’s no surviving out here, not unless you build a house,' says man
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Terriers return from break refreshed, earn decisive win in Penetang

Terriers return from break refreshed, earn decisive win in Penetang

Terriers continued hot streak with 7-2 victory, won't return to home ice until Jan. 18 contest against rival Stayner
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Ford floats election campaign to deal with Trump's tariff threat

Ford floats election campaign to deal with Trump's tariff threat

Ford says the province may need to spend 'tens of billions' to deal with the economic fallout, requiring a new electoral mandate
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Barrie Colts gallop into No. 8 spot in CHL's top-10 rankings

Barrie Colts gallop into No. 8 spot in CHL's top-10 rankings

Colts in Owen Sound tonight to take on Attack before heading to Peterborough on Thursday; local squad hosts fourth-ranked Kitchener on Saturday
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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka celebrates past year's 'incredible strides'

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka celebrates past year's 'incredible strides'

Organization raised $3.7M, assisted 18,443 newcomers in 2023-24
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