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The pandemic has prompted changes at Simcoe County Archives

The pandemic has prompted changes at Simcoe County Archives

Archives now has digital preservation software that enables the long-term preservation of modern digital records
Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

'Virtual reality, unlike any other educational technology, provides experiential learning,' says Georgian official, noting college is ahead of the curve in VR technology
387 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, plus 68 unreported

387 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, plus 68 unreported

Ontario's total case count has now exceeded 30,000
COVID-19 strikes out 2020 Orillia Legion Minor Baseball season

COVID-19 strikes out 2020 Orillia Legion Minor Baseball season

'With profound and heartfelt disappointment,' officials make decision to cancel season; Organization will continue to look for opportunities to play/practise
Patient, family give glimpse into life at OSMH amid pandemic (8 photos)

Patient, family give glimpse into life at OSMH amid pandemic (8 photos)

In this week's Soldiers' Spirit, a local family shares their experience at OSMH, saying they 'couldn't have asked for a better team or experience'
Tree-planting success during pandemic 'close to a miracle'

Tree-planting success during pandemic 'close to a miracle'

Forests Ontario planned to plant over 2.4 million trees and only 10 per cent of them won't be planted, official says
Oro-Medonte boat launch parking restricted to local residents

Oro-Medonte boat launch parking restricted to local residents

Township boat launches and parks are now open but parking permits are required for Oro-Medonte and will be issued to residents only
Dunlop says region ready to 'welcome visitors with open arms'

Dunlop says region ready to 'welcome visitors with open arms'

Province announced today that cottages, cabins and short-term accommodations are now able to be rented in Simcoe North
Five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in region today

Five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in region today

The cases were reported in Bradford, Barrie, Essa and Penetanguishene
Amid tears, downtown Orillia restaurant closes due to COVID-19

Amid tears, downtown Orillia restaurant closes due to COVID-19

'We’ve been crying the last ten days,' laments owner of Viet & Thai restaurant, which has been a mainstay at corner of Mississaga and Front since 2009