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Local country artists hoping to prove 'Together We're Strong'

Local country artists hoping to prove 'Together We're Strong'

The new single contains footage of and is dedicated to Capt. Jennifer Casey of the Snowbirds; Goal is to raise money to support struggling artists
Virtual Garden of Remembrance ceremony will honour lost loved ones

Virtual Garden of Remembrance ceremony will honour lost loved ones

'It makes it easier for people to participate and we are hoping it makes It more accessible for our guests who attend,' says official
Ontario reports 326 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 326 new cases of COVID-19 today

78 per cent of cases in the province are now reported recovered
Local paramedics adapt to serve the vulnerable amid pandemic

Local paramedics adapt to serve the vulnerable amid pandemic

'County paramedics have stepped up to play an important role in our response to COVID-19 and our eventual recovery,' said official
Province OK's opening of drive-ins; Sunset not quite ready to open

Province OK's opening of drive-ins; Sunset not quite ready to open

'I do know that when we open we will be absolutely putting the safety of the guests and our staff above anything else,' says manager of Oro-Medonte facility
Orillia native spearheading entertaining national arts drive

Orillia native spearheading entertaining national arts drive

RAW Artists announces opportunity for artists to showcase work on June 6; Orillia & District Arts Council on board to help support local artists
Ontario reports 323 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 323 new COVID-19 cases today

The province also reported its highest number of tests processed in a single day with more than 20,000 tests in 24 hours
Bike sales soar as families head outdoors to escape quarantine

Bike sales soar as families head outdoors to escape quarantine

'We’re seeing a lot of people who aren’t able to go to the gym or their yoga class' who are rediscovering joy of riding, says Orillia bike shop owner
Legion demands better care for veterans, seniors in long-term care

Legion demands better care for veterans, seniors in long-term care

Legion calls for improvements largely ignored by governments for years; 'We need a systemic overhaul – and now,' says Legion official
Local entertainers help buoy Soldiers' Spirits at OSMH (7 photos)

Local entertainers help buoy Soldiers' Spirits at OSMH (7 photos)

To date, weekly Essential Concert Series has raised more than $2,500 to help OSMH combat COVID-19