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Ontario Public Health reports 1,188 COVID hospitalizations, 10 deaths

Ontario Public Health reports 1,188 COVID hospitalizations, 10 deaths

Saturday's report included 2,300 recoveries and 140 patients in intensive care units who are testing positive for COVID-19
In early 1900s, Orillia beach featured men's and ladies' bathhouses

In early 1900s, Orillia beach featured men's and ladies' bathhouses

A small concession stand was later built between the two buildings and with a shortage of beach area, sand was trucked in to fill in the small bay
Mandating masks again would be ‘extremely helpful,’ says Gardner

Mandating masks again would be ‘extremely helpful,’ says Gardner

'I am quite concerned about the present trajectory of transmission, the risked increase in transmission we’re seeing right now,' says Simcoe-Muskoka's top doc
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Collingwood fire chief, who started career in Orillia, set to retire

Collingwood fire chief, who started career in Orillia, set to retire

'I just appreciate all the people that I’ve worked for and that have worked for me,' says retiring Fire Chief Ross Parr, who began his career at Orillia Fire Department
More than 100 OSMH staff, docs unable to work due to COVID

More than 100 OSMH staff, docs unable to work due to COVID

'You can still make a difference in reducing the severity of this current wave,' says Cheryl Harrison, in urging the community to 'choose the right course'
Lakehead celebrates top athletes, teams at banquet (4 photos)

Lakehead celebrates top athletes, teams at banquet (4 photos)

Marking the first season back to regular training and competition, there was a lot to celebrate for the Thunderwolves' three varsity teams
Orillia Channel Cats show improvement at Markham meet

Orillia Channel Cats show improvement at Markham meet

Coach says swimmers' 'motivation levels have increased' since competition resumed
Local woman charged with impaired after Orillia traffic stop

Local woman charged with impaired after Orillia traffic stop

Ramara Township driver, 26, was arrested after shortly after midnight April 7, say Orillia OPP
UPDATE: Woman dies after Friday morning blaze in Midland (4 photos)

UPDATE: Woman dies after Friday morning blaze in Midland (4 photos)

Firefighters rescued two occupants from roof, a third from inside burning building