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Township of Severn set to expand in-person services

Township of Severn set to expand in-person services

In-person appointments must be scheduled; 'We encourage residents to continue to use contactless options,' says mayor
WATCH: Province passes emergency measures to protect the public and prepare for economic recovery

WATCH: Province passes emergency measures to protect the public and prepare for economic recovery

Ontario Legislature adjourns after significant sitting in response to COVID-19
Local woman is Orillia's first COVID-19 case this month

Local woman is Orillia's first COVID-19 case this month

Orillia woman, over the age of 80, is the first reported case in Orillia since June 23, health unit says, noting Orillia's incidence rate is lowest in region
Orillia Farmers' Market set to reopen Saturday morning

Orillia Farmers' Market set to reopen Saturday morning

Enhanced safety, cleaning protocols will be in place; Officials hope to 'breathe new life into the area’s longest-running farmers’ market'
165 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

165 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

There are 1,540 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, which is down from 1,584 included in yesterday's report
It's 'all hands on deck' as city tries to tackle beach mayhem

It's 'all hands on deck' as city tries to tackle beach mayhem

'We’re not where we need to be yet,' says Mayor, who stresses the city 'will look at other measures because it needs to be brought under control'
Lots of love interrupted by pandemic

Lots of love interrupted by pandemic

Barrie native launched 1091 Meters to Love last week, a podcast focusing on cross-border romances
Health unit concerned about 'a bit of a surge' in local COVID cases

Health unit concerned about 'a bit of a surge' in local COVID cases

'We’re seeing evidence that people are becoming complacent about these controls,' warns region's medical officer of health
County preparing to move into next stage of return to work program

County preparing to move into next stage of return to work program

'As we work to return to our new normal, we are committed to providing innovative new solutions to meet the needs of our residents, communities and businesses'
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

There are 34 active cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County including three people hospitalized; There has not been a confirmed case in Orillia since June 23