COVID-19 Local News

'This constant last-minute notice is the biggest stress on parents,' says Orillia mother, who is concerned about her daughters' mental and emotional health

'We are happy that the participants are still wanting to come out and do it,' says organizer of one of Canada's largest fishing derbies

The last day the employee worked at the Highway 12 location was April 8

'We sure do have a lot of articles here that we would like to get out to the public, so we hope we can open soon,' says volunteer

'I can’t keep stuff in stock and I’m becoming nervous because it’s going to affect revenue at a certain point,' says inventory manager of local RV retailer

'It’s certainly frightening to have cancer running through your body and you can’t get in to have it operated on,' laments Barb Shakell

'We can’t just let the small businesses close down and let no one have access to them, but let the big box stores still sell certain items,' said shopper at Walmart

'It was important for me to get the vaccine for protection from the safety issue that we are facing right now,' says Orillia resident who was vaccinated on Wednesday

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 371 new COVID cases in the region in the first update since April 1

'I just like doing community service, and this is just another way I can do that,' says Peter Hislop of unique program