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Local SportsTwin Lakes makes history 
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The Twin Lakes senior boys’ basketball team came within six points of doing the impossible on the weekend. In a hard-fought final, the home team lost the 68th Orillia Blackball tournament championship 57-51 to Governor Simcoe Secondary School from St.
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Local NewsTax holiday over? Posted 4 hours ago
Foxfell Friends Co-operative may not see a continued deferral of city development charges on its Rachael Road affordable housing complex.
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Local NewsGondolier hoping to ply his trade on local lakes 
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A newly minted gondolier is hoping to bring his unique trade to the waters of Lake Couchiching. Lorne Fernhout, from Bradford, moved to Venice four months ago to acquire a handmade gondola-like boat, called a sandolo buranello da barcariol.
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Local NewsSki patrollers show off their skills Posted 4 hours ago
One moment you’re gliding down the Mount St. Louis Moonstone ski hill. The next, you’re colliding with a row of trees. The ski patrol quickly gets in gear. “Where does it hurt?” a patroller will quickly ask.
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Local NewsOSMH cash on the menu Updated 4 hours ago
Experience from years past had many regulars of Garfield Dunlop’s annual pancake breakfast hatching the same plan: They all showed up early. “Usually, we don’t get a line-up until 10 (a.m.) It’s unreal,” the Simcoe North MPP laughed during Saturday’s event.
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Local NewsRamona Winterfest will celebrate winter, family Posted 4 hours ago
Nothing screams Canada more than eating a sugary beaver tail along Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. Later this month, you can experience that in Ramona. “We’re adopting the iconic Ottawa beaver tail tradition,” Glenn Spriggs, Ramona Hall’s media co-ordinator said on Saturday.
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Local NewsWhat to watch for Posted 2 days ago
STAR GAZING There is a full moon Tuesday at 4:54 p.m. EST. The full moon in February is called the Snow Moon, something we have not seen much of this winter. The top 12 celestial events for 2012 do not start until March 3, so I will give you a rundown on the planets this month.
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Local NewsDid you know? Posted 2 days ago
Education For Tomorrow? If you ask people today, “What are you seeking education for?” answers will, no doubt, vary.
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Local NewsVictoria inspired elaborate gowns Posted 2 days ago
What can be one of a young mother’s worst fears? That the beautiful christening gown worn by generations of family babies won’t fit her new pride and joy.
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Local NewsBetter times are here for most raptors Posted 2 days ago
The population of predator birds has stabilized in North America. A report by the Raptors Population Index (RPI) project shows most of the 26 species of migratory raptors across the continent have stable populations or populations that are increasing.
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Local NewsJunipers are prickly customers Updated 2 days ago
Undoubtedly, hikers have encountered this low-growing shrub while touring rocky areas in the Land Between. This low evergreen shrub sports horizontal branches with sharp needles and often grows in dense mats, thereby creating almost impenetrable thickets.
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Local NewsDOMB dispute taking its toll Updated 2 days ago
A backlash of negative comments from Orillians has one Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) member considering resignation. “In fairness to my fiancé, I can’t put our business in jeopardy for volunteering on a board that’s supposed to be improving our business,” Sarah Valiquette said on Friday.
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EntertainmentReturning home Updated 2 days ago
Michael Clipperton is back with Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) to direct Leaving Home. To people who regularly take in theatre around here, it might come as a surprise just how much time has passed since he has directed a play with MAT — 20 years.
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Local NewsOperation Beautiful launched Posted 2 days ago
Drawing from her own life experience, a local Laurentian student at Georgian College is looking to create a greater support system for youth struggling with eating disorders and mental health issues.
