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Online tool allows families to book free mental health services in Simcoe County

Online tool allows families to book free mental health services in Simcoe County

'In just a few clicks, children, youth and their families can quickly and easily access counselling services when and where they need them,' says New Path official
Bottoms up! Mariposa Sun Lager is back, supporting folk fest

Bottoms up! Mariposa Sun Lager is back, supporting folk fest

A portion from every sale of Mariposa Sun Lager — a 'beer that captures the magic of the Mariposa Folk Festival' — is donated to Unison Fund to support live music
Health unit wins community partner award for 'notable leadership'

Health unit wins community partner award for 'notable leadership'

This year’s impressive group of recipients went above and beyond to inspire excellence and create meaningful learning experiences for students
County ends COVID-19 emergency declaration

County ends COVID-19 emergency declaration

'While the pandemic is not over, thankfully the emergency declaration is no longer required,' says warden
Copeland Forest pond washout causes $300K in damage to local roads

Copeland Forest pond washout causes $300K in damage to local roads

'They’re still trying to figure out what caused this flow of water to occur ... and to try to get a handle on what may be done in the future to prevent it,' says official
Health unit reports 4 COVID deaths, 7 new hospitalizations

Health unit reports 4 COVID deaths, 7 new hospitalizations

There are 33 people from the region currently hospitalized because of COVID-19, including three people in the ICU, says health unit
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Get your yard ready for summer with this great contest!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Get your yard ready for summer with this great contest!

Plus, go Inside the Village with a new episode of our podcast
Complaint leads to impaired charges in Oro-Medonte

Complaint leads to impaired charges in Oro-Medonte

Woman charged after police respond to complaint on Hwy. 11
Health unit reports dramatic spike in sexually transmitted infections

Health unit reports dramatic spike in sexually transmitted infections

It 'is a disturbing trend that we are seeing not only locally, but across the province as well,' says local health unit official
Rama acquires Ontario Educational Leadership Centre property

Rama acquires Ontario Educational Leadership Centre property

Property, appraised at $6.6M, includes conference centre, cabins, roads and trails; Rama is still considering ideas for the 126-acre lakeside property