COVID-19 Local News

Registration opens Friday as part of 'measured and responsible approach to reopening of our facilities,' says mayor

'It changed my whole outlook on everything,' says developmental services worker; mayor and hospital CEO urge caution amid hope

There are no new positive cases in Orillia today, however there is one new case in Ramara Township

Watch today's press conference here

'This additional funding will help to improve the safe delivery of critical services, and further ensure to protect homeless shelter staff and residents,' says Dunlop

From an extended March Break to a second province-wide shutdown: a look back on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic

'We’ve got the tools to be able to proceed and I feel confident that later in the year we’ll be in a much better, safety and happier place,' says region's top doc

Health unit has announced all second-dose appointments booked with shorter intervals will be cancelled with details for rebooking coming soon

Retail, personal-care, restaurant and tourism industry weigh in on unprecedented challenges; 'I think the old way of doing business is gone,' says downtown merchant

The province has also confirmed 10 deaths, 1,110 recoveries, and 69 new hospitalizations in today's update