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COVID-19: Ontario to soon offer fourth doses to 60+, says health minister

COVID-19: Ontario to soon offer fourth doses to 60+, says health minister

Ontario's plan to open fourth-dose access to people aged 60 and older follows new advice from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization
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Local sailing, rowing clubs pushing for new public park at Pumpkin Bay

Local sailing, rowing clubs pushing for new public park at Pumpkin Bay

'Pumpkin Bay Park will be a destination park' that could feature splash pad, zip line and other amenities, suggests Champlain Sailing Club representative
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It's official: City finalizes sale of land for waterfront redevelopment

It's official: City finalizes sale of land for waterfront redevelopment

'This sale is a significant milestone in our journey to revitalize and reanimate this underutilized property,' says mayor, noting sale to FRAM closed Tuesday
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Applications open for bursary created in Nelson Bell's honour

Applications open for bursary created in Nelson Bell's honour

Nelson's Gift awards $500 to youth on autism spectrum; 'It meant a lot to my family to be able to give back,' says mom of late teen
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OSMH marking 100 years since opening of purpose-built hospital

OSMH marking 100 years since opening of purpose-built hospital

Ceremony to be held April 21 to celebrate milestone; 'Our history is very important to us and to our community,' says hospital CEO
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Adopt Me: Pastelli and Heydew looking for new place to roost

Adopt Me: Pastelli and Heydew looking for new place to roost

These birds love to sing all day long and are currently available for adoption through Orillia Animal Centre
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Nominees sought for Orillia Woman of the Year award

Nominees sought for Orillia Woman of the Year award

This will be the 31st year of celebrating the Nelle Carter Woman of the Year and the 17th year of the Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year
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More than 1,000 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals for first time since February

More than 1,000 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals for first time since February

Latest update reports 6 more deaths in last month, and 1,991 new COVID cases.
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Casino Rama unveils 'hot summer concerts' lineup for July

Casino Rama unveils 'hot summer concerts' lineup for July

Steve Earle and the Dukes, The Cult and others will be performing at Casino Rama in July
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LETTER: Short-term rentals 'destroying our neighbourhoods'

LETTER: Short-term rentals 'destroying our neighbourhoods'

Resident is 'beyond dismayed' and says allowing 'commercial hotels' in Oro-Medonte 'so they can make a profit is truly despicable'
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