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CANADA: Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms, expert say

CANADA: Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms, expert say

The festive trees take eight to 12 years to reach the size most people look for, and young seedlings are particularly vulnerable to climate risks, says UBC expert
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Some area school buses cancelled

Some area school buses cancelled

No buses running in North and Central weather zones
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COLUMN: Oh, deer, what a harrowing experience

COLUMN: Oh, deer, what a harrowing experience

Columnist recounts close encounter with group of deer, including one that was on thin ice
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Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Five people killed in mass shooting at Vaughan condo building

Five people killed in mass shooting at Vaughan condo building

York Regional Police say five victims and suspected gunman are dead, while a sixth victim is in serious condition; male suspect was shot by responding officers
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ONTARIO: South Ontario 7-Eleven to serve alcohol with in-store dining

ONTARIO: South Ontario 7-Eleven to serve alcohol with in-store dining

Company says the Leamington store is the beginning of a wider provincial expansion
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Addiction must be recognized as an illness: associate minister

Addiction must be recognized as an illness: associate minister

Michael Tibollo was in Barrie for event focusing on addiction and recovery
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'Heartwarming': Christmas comes early for local families (12 photos)

'Heartwarming': Christmas comes early for local families (12 photos)

'This kind of event is extra special. The kids get spoiled,’ says Newmarket mom during private shopping event in Barrie
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'Easy transition': Musician turns rhyming skills into new kids' book

'Easy transition': Musician turns rhyming skills into new kids' book

Barrie author Ryan Woolhead's book 'Luna The Lemur: Lost In LA' was released Dec. 5 and is available on Amazon
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BEYOND LOCAL: Canada-made radar satellite component to be used in global surface water survey

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada-made radar satellite component to be used in global surface water survey

Canadian-made component of NASA's radar will generate microwave pulses used to gather precise water measurements and surface information
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