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LETTER: Local senior urges people to wear masks in public

LETTER: Local senior urges people to wear masks in public

Letter writer says local store owners should consider making masks mandatory for 'the safety of both themselves and their clients'
Health unit confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases in the region

Health unit confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases in the region

There have been no new cases reported in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn or Ramara Township from the weekend
City extends community assistance measures, restrictions

City extends community assistance measures, restrictions

All beaches remain closed; Due to large gatherings at Skateboard Park, there will now be a limit of five users at a time at the facility
Orillia Optometry sees a need, raises money for food bank

Orillia Optometry sees a need, raises money for food bank

Online auction of sunglasses and frames raised more than $1,300 for Orillia Sharing Place Food Centre
Ontario reports 404 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 404 new cases of COVID-19 today

Both the increase in cases, and number of tests completed are the lowest reported in five days
Questions about kindergarten? Catholic board has answers

Questions about kindergarten? Catholic board has answers

Local school board hosting first-ever virtual kindergarten orientation session on Thursday, May 28
With schools not reopening, when can you get your kids’ stuff?

With schools not reopening, when can you get your kids’ stuff?

Both public and Catholic boards are making plans with the health unit for students to collect their belongings over the next few weeks
Oro World's Fair cancelled for first time in 168 years

Oro World's Fair cancelled for first time in 168 years

'In 168 years, we have never had to cancel the Fair. It wasn’t an easy decision, but one we knew we had to make,' official says
Tiny beachfront-area property owners upset...again

Tiny beachfront-area property owners upset...again

Group wants more stringent rules governing short-term accommodations
Local businesses cautiously kick open their doors to customers

Local businesses cautiously kick open their doors to customers

Province gave some businesses green light to reopen Tuesday; 'It’s going to take quite a while for everybody to feel comfortable again,' artist says