COVID-19 Local News

'The only way to get out of this is by having as many people as possible having as many antibodies as possible,' said Orillia mayor

'I am at the point where if there is another announcement for restrictions, because of the layout I have, I won’t conform,' says local gym owner

'It’s crazy how much bacon, turkey, and even roast and ground beef cost now,' said Hill's owner, noting skyrocketing costs will inevitably force menu prices to go up

'We just want Canada back,' says organizer of event that drew no actual trucks but a few dozen locals who voiced anger over lockdowns and vaccine mandates

'We are very pleased to be re-opening and to be bringing staff back,' says Gateway Casinos official of Monday reopening

Thousands sign online petition urging university not to re-open classes on Jan. 31; Omicron is 'affecting young people even more than previous variants,' warns student

'Everyone at the hospital was really wonderful,' says Helen Robb, 75, who underwent chemotherapy treatment in the midst of the pandemic

'The government did a lot of damage ... We’ve been fighting on this thing for almost two months,' says frustrated local restaurant owner

With 20 people in OSMH due to COVID and about 50 staff off daily due to COVID, it's a challenge, says CEO, who addressed the community via virtual forum

'I’ll do whatever it takes to protect our employees in this kind of climate,' says Leadbetter Foods official, noting it's a 'race against time with Omicron'