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Local charities can apply for aid through emergency support fund

Local charities can apply for aid through emergency support fund

A total of $75,000 is available locally via federal government's Emergency Community Support Fund through Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
Doug Ford to ask Ontario legislature to extend state of emergency through June

Doug Ford to ask Ontario legislature to extend state of emergency through June

On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford will ask the provincial legislature to extend Ontario's state of emergency for another four weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Well-known local doctor recognized for 50 years of service (3 photos)

Well-known local doctor recognized for 50 years of service (3 photos)

Dr. David Collins was surprised to be recognized; 'Please know how much you mean to everyone here. Without you, we are lost,' said Spencer House official
Severn asks residents to weigh in on township's new branding

Severn asks residents to weigh in on township's new branding

'It’s our sincere hope that everyone in the community is compelled to provide their input and enjoy themselves while doing so,' said mayor
Oro-Medonte woman, Severn man among new COVID-19 cases in region

Oro-Medonte woman, Severn man among new COVID-19 cases in region

This is the first confirmed case in Oro-Medonte since April 20; In all, there are nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the region since Friday
'People are not well right now': Increase in overdoses locally sparks new outreach program

'People are not well right now': Increase in overdoses locally sparks new outreach program

CMHA Orillia, Gilbert Centre offering harm-reduction supplies as pandemic has closed treatment centres
'New' inmate at super jail tests positive for COVID-19

'New' inmate at super jail tests positive for COVID-19

This is the first case at the Penetanguishene facility; 'As far as I know, no one else is showing any symptoms or anything,' said CNCC official
Bracelets are youth's way of lifting spirits of region's health-care workers (4 photos)

Bracelets are youth's way of lifting spirits of region's health-care workers (4 photos)

'Their mental health was kind of declining and the youth picked up on that and said, ‘What can we do?' to support local front-line health-care workers
Ontario daily COVID-19 case increase jumps back into 400s

Ontario daily COVID-19 case increase jumps back into 400s

The province reported 404 new cases of COVID-19 today and 10 deaths attributed to the coronavirus
Province extends hydro rate relief to October

Province extends hydro rate relief to October

Also announces support measures for retirement homes