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Health unit data shows COVID hospitalizations, ICU admissions dipping

Health unit data shows COVID hospitalizations, ICU admissions dipping

There are 17 people from the region currently hospitalized because of COVID-19; As of Friday there were four patients in intensive care units
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Top of her class: Orillia French teacher earns national award

Top of her class: Orillia French teacher earns national award

Notre Dame Catholic School's Chantal Ross receives IDÉLLO Prize for 'dedication and commitment to her students’ success'
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CFUW Orillia's Coldest Night of the Year team among tops in Canada (6 photos)

CFUW Orillia's Coldest Night of the Year team among tops in Canada (6 photos)

The Orillia team raised $26,674 for the Lighthouse - the seventh highest team amount in Canada; 'What a tremendous group effort,' says Lighthouse official
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LETTER: How is a cat running at large different from a dog running at large?

LETTER: How is a cat running at large different from a dog running at large?

'The bylaw should include cats. A pet is a pet and both pet owners should have the same rules,' says frustrated letter writer
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Runners race to medals as Snowflake Series concludes (4 photos)

Runners race to medals as Snowflake Series concludes (4 photos)

More than 90 runners participated Sunday in a popular annual event that doubles as a fundraiser for three local groups
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Province reports at least 168 COVID patients in ICUs

Province reports at least 168 COVID patients in ICUs

Ontario labs confirmed 2,248 new cases through limited testing
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PROFILE: Local widower, 97, uses unique hobby to carve out fun

PROFILE: Local widower, 97, uses unique hobby to carve out fun

'When I get something done, completed, and painted, I get a good feeling,' says Severn man
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ONTARIO: Province to introduce legislation to temporarily cut gas, fuel taxes

ONTARIO: Province to introduce legislation to temporarily cut gas, fuel taxes

Change would take effect on July 1 and end on Dec. 31
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COLUMN: Gambling on hockey games? That is off-side!

COLUMN: Gambling on hockey games? That is off-side!

Why are stars like Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky doing gambling commercials? They don’t need the money
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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