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Wye Marsh continues day-camp tradition from a distance

Wye Marsh continues day-camp tradition from a distance

Tiny also offering camp experiences and sports equipment loans
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Tourism industry survey asks: how's the new normal?

Tourism industry survey asks: how's the new normal?

Tourism industry members are asked to provide feedback before July 31
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Planning on taking an Ontario Northland bus? Here's what you need to know

Planning on taking an Ontario Northland bus? Here's what you need to know

Masking policy will be enforced in 'good faith,' the agency says
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Ontario confirms 166 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 166 new COVID cases today

This is the highest number of cases reported in a single day for the month of July
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International visitor who failed to quarantine gets ticket on Bruce Peninsula

International visitor who failed to quarantine gets ticket on Bruce Peninsula

Grey Bruce Health Unit will follow up to ensure compliance
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Many businesses looking for employees thanks to CERB, local restaurateur contends

Many businesses looking for employees thanks to CERB, local restaurateur contends

'Now that you can operate your business, there are no wheels on the carts,' business owner says of staff who would rather stay home and collect $2,000 a month
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As Orillia enters Stage 3, here's what's open, staying closed

As Orillia enters Stage 3, here's what's open, staying closed

Garage sales are now permitted, and City staff are working to reopen all play structures within city parks
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Seminar will teach you how to talk to your customers in a crisis

Seminar will teach you how to talk to your customers in a crisis

Communications and marketing experts will provide answers as part of Ask an Expert virtual webinar series
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Oro-Medonte woman among new COVID-19 cases reported today

Oro-Medonte woman among new COVID-19 cases reported today

Health unit confirms eight new cases in Barrie; The Oro-Medonte case is the first one in the township in six weeks
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Amid uncertainty, council votes to strive for a 0% tax hike in 2021

Amid uncertainty, council votes to strive for a 0% tax hike in 2021

Orillia is facing $5.5-M 'gross' deficit due to COVID-19; Council agrees to use reserves and borrow 'a little bit from the future to get to our future in a healthy manner'
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