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Tips for keeping your pet happy during isolation (5 photos)

Tips for keeping your pet happy during isolation (5 photos)

OSPCA has both curriculum-based and healthy pet programs available online
Ontario COVID-19 cases climb over 4,000 with 408 more today

Ontario COVID-19 cases climb over 4,000 with 408 more today

There are now 44 outbreaks declared at Ontario long-term care homes
Today's Christian Island decisions are informed by Spanish Flu of 1919

Today's Christian Island decisions are informed by Spanish Flu of 1919

'We should have learned from the past,' says Beausoleil First Nation elder, still grieving the loss of half of their population during last pandemic
Motorcyclists don't seem to be heeding COVID-19 warnings: OPP

Motorcyclists don't seem to be heeding COVID-19 warnings: OPP

The OPP is issuing a reminder about the unique risks posed to this vulnerable road user class, which may include additional risks due to the pandemic
If you see an animal needing care, you can still call SPCA hotline

If you see an animal needing care, you can still call SPCA hotline

Dispatchers are available during business hours to assist the public, municipalities, police and public health during the COVID-19 closure
Local family feels stranded by Ontario government

Local family feels stranded by Ontario government

Family’s request for a wheelchair left in limbo after Assisted Devices Program is deemed a non-essential service in light of COVID-19
On eve of province-wide cannabis shop closures, patrons flock to One Plant

On eve of province-wide cannabis shop closures, patrons flock to One Plant

Retail cannabis shop to close its doors Saturday night after provincial decree; 'Nobody saw this coming,' said store manager
Local businesses using technology to help people stay fit, healthy

Local businesses using technology to help people stay fit, healthy

Lake Country Physiotherapy and CrossFit Orillia adapting; 'In CrossFit we say we are preparing you for the unknowable and that’s exactly what we are dealing with'
Gateway agrees to extend benefits of Casino Rama employees

Gateway agrees to extend benefits of Casino Rama employees

'This will help ensure our impacted employees do not have to worry about such things as essential medications and urgent care needs,' says internal memo
Orillia mayor urges people to take care of one another amid pandemic

Orillia mayor urges people to take care of one another amid pandemic

'It's OK not to be OK,' says mayor, who applauds provincial funding for mental-health supports put in place to help during the pandemic