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VIDEO: Oro-Medonte woman applauded on triumphant exit from RVH

VIDEO: Oro-Medonte woman applauded on triumphant exit from RVH

Six weeks after Judy Carson's family was told to prepare for the worst she left the hospital on the path to recovery
PPE donation campaign nets thousands of items; demand still high

PPE donation campaign nets thousands of items; demand still high

Further PPE is required to maintain supplies; Additional supplies are needed and we appreciate the support, official says
Lighthouse seeks support for popular Friday Night Pizza Party

Lighthouse seeks support for popular Friday Night Pizza Party

Sponsors sought to provide 'Friday Night Pizza Party' for those experiencing homelessness; Lighthouse is feeding twice as many people since the pandemic began
Don't all rush out for a COVID-19 test, warns region's top doc

Don't all rush out for a COVID-19 test, warns region's top doc

The assessment centres in Simcoe Muskoka saw three times the regular volume of traffic yesterday following Premier's call for testing for all
Porter Airlines deferring resumption of service until at least July 29

Porter Airlines deferring resumption of service until at least July 29

Airline has said it's waiving change and cancellation fees on fares booked between May 26 and July 29; Service to Muskoka will be impacted
Ontario reports lowest increase of COVID-19 cases since March 30

Ontario reports lowest increase of COVID-19 cases since March 30

Public Health Ontario confirmed 287 new COVID-19 cases today, which is a 1.1 per cent increase in the total number of cases reported to-date
Orillia Terry Fox Run going ahead, but without the crowds

Orillia Terry Fox Run going ahead, but without the crowds

'The virtual run is not going to have any less passion for Terry Fox and his ability to bring people together,' organizer says
Court appoints BDO to untangle mess at troubled timeshares

Court appoints BDO to untangle mess at troubled timeshares

One-quarter of the 13,000 owners at Horseshoe Valley timeshares are in default; 'I think that the reality of this situation is a challenge for many owners'
'Serious problems' at Skatepark prompt new rules at city facility

'Serious problems' at Skatepark prompt new rules at city facility

Mayor says only five people will be allowed to use the park at any one time; He said bylaw enforcement officers will be patrolling the area regularly
Big Brothers desperate for help to ensure event doesn't strike out

Big Brothers desperate for help to ensure event doesn't strike out

New virtual event is slated for Thursday night, but so far, just four people have signed up; 'Everyone is getting kind of Zoomed out I think,' official laments