COVID-19 Local News

'I’m OK with everyone else opening up and I’m happy for them, but to lock just us down at this point is unfair,' says local hair salon owner

'People are very positive, they are excited, and it’s really great to see,' says Plum Loco manager

There are no new cases in Orillia or the surrounding townships, health unit officials say

Most of today's new cases are in southern Simcoe County, including New Tecumseth (6), Bradford (6), and Innisfil (5)

'Yesterday’s announcement set up expectations that school boards probably can’t meet ... which I think is very unfair and unfortunate,' says school board chair

'I am confident that change is coming. The time is now, not July 26,' says Orillia Legion Minor Baseball president

'I had one girl literally dance up to the chair she was so excited. I had another lady start crying as I gave her the needle because she was so happy,' says Orillia nurse

'This is tough on the city, event organizers and the players. It’s always a feel-good weekend, and we miss it,' says organizer

'We need the game for the exercise, it provides us with a stress release,' says local pickleball player, grateful that courts were recently reopened

'Being out on the water is a great escape and something we can do in line with social distancing and all the rules that need to be followed,' says Orillia boater