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LETTER: MP says luxury tax will 'devastate' manufacturing

LETTER: MP says luxury tax will 'devastate' manufacturing

'Only Justin Trudeau would think imposing new taxes on businesses that create and maintain good manufacturing jobs is a good idea,' MP John Brassard says of Bill C-19
COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths plateau in Ontario

COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths plateau in Ontario

For about two weeks, little has changed in the number of new cases, hospitalizations or deaths
Mask mandate to remain in effect at OSMH, officials say

Mask mandate to remain in effect at OSMH, officials say

Health experts have agreed that continued use of masking in hospital settings remains a simple and necessary safeguard
Ukrainian refugees on the move again due to high cost of living

Ukrainian refugees on the move again due to high cost of living

'We started our life in Canada in such a wonderful city where such kind, friendly and helpful people live and we fell in love,' says Ukrainian refugee Anna Tyrtyshna
THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

Ravaged by COVID, Ontario's long-term care homes endured nearly 4,500 deaths during the pandemic. A determined group of personal support workers is trying a different way to protect the elderly
Orillia man behind bomb threat at city hall faces more charges

Orillia man behind bomb threat at city hall faces more charges

A joint investigation with South Simcoe Police Service and Rama Police Service uncovered more incidents between Jan. 25 and May 20 at various locations
Local farmers' markets are growing, thriving (10 photos)

Local farmers' markets are growing, thriving (10 photos)

'We could not have asked for a better start to the outdoor season,' says ODAS Park Farmers’ Market official, noting 'everyone is having a great start'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Cancellation of shuttle fuels anger for Casino Rama employees

Cancellation of shuttle fuels anger for Casino Rama employees

Union official says decision 'has a negative impact' on some employees, while Gateway official says 'program was no longer viable and cost efficient'
Lady Kings battle through rain in recent play (6 photos)

Lady Kings battle through rain in recent play (6 photos)

Action began with 7-2 rout by Mid Ontario Disposal