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Orillia Power taking steps to minimize contact among crews, public

Orillia Power taking steps to minimize contact among crews, public

Utility's offices are closed to the public; distribution staff split into two crews
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Orillia woman among four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in region

Orillia woman among four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in region

Woman in hospital after 'community transmission of COVID-19; 'It’s entirely possible for us to go out into the community and get infected with this virus'
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OSMH CEO makes a plea for community to 'flatten the curve'

OSMH CEO makes a plea for community to 'flatten the curve'

OSMH 'is singularly focused on COVID-19 related activities, all day, every day. I am afraid it may not be enough,' says Stumpo as hospital braces for 'overwhelming' number of patients
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Ramara mayor explains reason for not declaring state of emergency

Ramara mayor explains reason for not declaring state of emergency

Declaration 'doesn’t give me any more executive powers and it doesn’t give us any more authority,' mayor says
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Pandemic cancels Patrick Fogarty's May trip to Kenya

Pandemic cancels Patrick Fogarty's May trip to Kenya

'It was a bit of a disappointment but obviously we need to do this to stay safe and healthy,' says student of cancelled trip
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Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

There are more unconfirmed cases in communities across the province, states medical officer of health
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Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

The retailer says all of its stores with street access will remain open in Ontario and Quebec
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Orillia family coping in self-isolation after Caribbean cruise

Orillia family coping in self-isolation after Caribbean cruise

'Never in a million years did I expect we’d come home to what we did,' says Sheona Kloostra
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Orillia darts players take love of the game online during pandemic

Orillia darts players take love of the game online during pandemic

Social isolation doesn't have to mean an end of being social; Local darts lovers and movie lovers go virtual to continue their passions
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Local company ready to supply patient gowns during pandemic

Local company ready to supply patient gowns during pandemic

Wagg's Ltd. has offered to supply gowns if needed; 'We’d be more than happy to help. We’re all in this together,' says Billy Wagg
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