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Orillia Public Library unlocks vault with new digital membership

Orillia Public Library unlocks vault with new digital membership

You can get immediate access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, magazines, music, learning tools and more with new Digital Membership cards
Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Chad McKillop and wife still feeling effects of coronavirus; 'The more people follow these guidelines, the quicker we’re going to get through this'
Province's aid package puts 'real money' in people's pockets: MPP

Province's aid package puts 'real money' in people's pockets: MPP

'We’re spending where we think we need to out of the gate, and we’ll be re-evaluating everything as we go,' says Doug Downey
VIDEO: Orillia Cares launched to highlight local acts of kindness

VIDEO: Orillia Cares launched to highlight local acts of kindness

'Let’s shine a light on the positive stories that demonstrate just how resilient the human spirit is and why Orillia is known to be such a caring, philanthropic community'
Local artists working hard to adapt amid pandemic-induced changes

Local artists working hard to adapt amid pandemic-induced changes

'Art is not a distraction, art is survival, art is necessary,' says Naomi Woodman; Creativity is the key, local artists say, while vowing to 'make the best of things'
Area woman with COVID-19 still in ICU, husband tests positive for virus

Area woman with COVID-19 still in ICU, husband tests positive for virus

The couple's twin children tested negative for the virus
Pace of government decision-making 'unprecedented,' says Gardner

Pace of government decision-making 'unprecedented,' says Gardner

Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit's top doc says the time may come for even tighter rules for Ontarians
Province launches hotline for business support during pandemic

Province launches hotline for business support during pandemic

'We are in an unprecedented situation at this time, causing much uncertainty in many areas of daily life,' says MPP Downey
Union president wants province to stop inmate transfers

Union president wants province to stop inmate transfers

Central North Correctional Centre union head says jail transfers put everyone at risk; 'We're in a pandemic. We have to do what we have to do,' official says
Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 cases jump to 21 today

Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 cases jump to 21 today

The jump is a 50 per cent increase in a single day for Simcoe Muskoka Region