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Health unit recognizes World Tuberculosis Day

Health unit recognizes World Tuberculosis Day

Day to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB
Sunshine List salaries at city hall increased by $6.5M over 11 years

Sunshine List salaries at city hall increased by $6.5M over 11 years

Mayor feels wage levels key to recruiting, retaining staff; Coun. Tim Lauer has 'general issue with increases' and says pay is 'more than adequate'
Health unit calls on province to help combat 'very substantial' spike in opioid deaths

Health unit calls on province to help combat 'very substantial' spike in opioid deaths

'We don't have the health resources in order to be able to deal with the pandemic as well as the opioid crisis,' lamented Coun. Ralph Cipolla, vice-chair of board of health
Fridays for Future rally happening this week at city hall

Fridays for Future rally happening this week at city hall

Residents invited to support youth Friday as they 'make their voices heard in their crusade against climate change'
LETTER: There's 'nothing wrong' with party coalitions, reader says

LETTER: There's 'nothing wrong' with party coalitions, reader says

Letter writer upset at comments from interim leader of Conservative Party, saying they 'fail the mark of serious political critique'
Adopt Me: Bindi loves being the centre of attention

Adopt Me: Bindi loves being the centre of attention

She would prefer a quiet senior home without other animals
Mariposa unveils new acts for this summer's folk festival

Mariposa unveils new acts for this summer's folk festival

Organizers also revealed this year's event will feature two 'very special' music celebrations that 'will add to the magic of our return to Mariposa'
Orillia mother of four selected as new Catholic board trustee

Orillia mother of four selected as new Catholic board trustee

Jill Colin is past director and president for Orillia Central Preschool and currently chief nursing executive at OSMH
Province reports 165 COVID patients in ICU

Province reports 165 COVID patients in ICU

7 deaths reported today, bringing total for March to 182 deaths
'Correspondent for the world's women' to address book club

'Correspondent for the world's women' to address book club

Sally Armstrong, an award-winning author, will read from her book, chat with virtual hosts and answer questions from those attending free forum