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'Stand together': Ontario chamber president urges local business leaders to unite

'Stand together': Ontario chamber president urges local business leaders to unite

'If Mr. Trump breaks the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement ... we have to retaliate. Otherwise, we’ll face endless economic bullying,' warns Daniel Tisch at Orillia event
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CLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get safer

CLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get safer

Tonight on 'Closer Look': Mounted cameras that help drivers better detect children standing or walking nearby will be mandatory on all new school buses — but not right away
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Over the past decade, 145 snowmobilers have died in OPP jurisdictions

Over the past decade, 145 snowmobilers have died in OPP jurisdictions

Every year, snowmobilers take unnecessary risks on frozen waterways, with close to 40 per cent of fatalities occurring on frozen lakes and rivers, police department says
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COLUMN: Winter makes for harsh hunting conditions for this small owl

COLUMN: Winter makes for harsh hunting conditions for this small owl

Saw-whet owls are effective hunters in warm weather, 'but this is mid-winter and the snow lies deep upon the ground,' says columnist
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G2 driver charged with stunt driving in Essa Township: OPP

G2 driver charged with stunt driving in Essa Township: OPP

Nottawasaga OPP says 17-year-old was caught going 121 kilometres per hour in posted 60-km/h zone on County Road 90 on Sunday
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Thornton man charged with stunt driving in south-end Barrie

Thornton man charged with stunt driving in south-end Barrie

City police say 53-year-old driver caught going 101 kilometres per hour in 60-km/h zone Saturday afternoon south of Salem Road
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TRILLIUM TALK: When coyotes attack, is that really Doug Ford’s fault?

TRILLIUM TALK: When coyotes attack, is that really Doug Ford’s fault?

Every weekday during the Ontario election campaign, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium will break down all the big developments you need to know about
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'Highly impactful winter storm': Up to 40 cm of snow possible Wednesday

'Highly impactful winter storm': Up to 40 cm of snow possible Wednesday

Significant amounts of snow are possible late Wednesday into Thursday across a large portion of southern Ontario due a strong low pressure system
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'Well underway': Why Bradford believes it is on track to hit 2051 density targets

'Well underway': Why Bradford believes it is on track to hit 2051 density targets

Director of growth services expects town to grow ‘significantly’ over the next 30 years, even as the number of building permits issued continues to decline
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WATCH: Bonnie Crombie challenges Doug Ford to a push-up competition

WATCH: Bonnie Crombie challenges Doug Ford to a push-up competition

The Ontario Liberal leader said she'd take on the PC leader on her turf — the gym
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