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COLUMN: Check out what's happening in city's arts community

COLUMN: Check out what's happening in city's arts community

Despite the lockdown, there is much happening at Orillia galleries, cultural institutions and organizations, says arts and entertainment columnist
Expect highway disruptions as convoy rolls through area: OPP

Expect highway disruptions as convoy rolls through area: OPP

'We are expecting vehicles, large and small, converging into the GTA from different areas across the province,' says OPP sergeant
Recreation centre, arenas to reopen at 50% capacity Monday

Recreation centre, arenas to reopen at 50% capacity Monday

'We look forward to reopening city recreation and cultural facilities for residents to enjoy safely,' says mayor
COVID vaccine clinics starting at elementary schools next week

COVID vaccine clinics starting at elementary schools next week

'Getting your child vaccinated is the best way to protect them from COVID-19, including severe illness or complications,' says health unit official
Project honours 'precious' local lives lost to addiction, mental illness

Project honours 'precious' local lives lost to addiction, mental illness

'This is putting a story to the names. These people were loved. It’s like the world just went on without them,' says creator of Facebook page
2 deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations reported in region today

2 deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations reported in region today

There are 'active' outbreaks at five Orillia long-term care/retirement homes impacting more than 80 residents and almost 40 staff members
Local parents frustrated by school's 'ridiculous' drop-off policy

Local parents frustrated by school's 'ridiculous' drop-off policy

Some parents are so frustrated that they're shovelling their own pathway through a nearby park so kids can get to school; 'It just doesn't make sense'
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Have you entered for a chance to win $1,000?

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Have you entered for a chance to win $1,000?

Plus, an exclusive, fun recipe for the entire family shared through our +member email
Local youth invited to apply for funds to achieve 'learning goals'

Local youth invited to apply for funds to achieve 'learning goals'

'Providing support to young people in our community is vital to helping them succeed,' official says of Glen Newby Scholarship Fund
Local students discover Halloween treats generate scary amount of waste (4 photos)

Local students discover Halloween treats generate scary amount of waste (4 photos)

Grade 7 student Elora DeWolfsmith rallied her class to gather, sort and send four boxes of candy wrappers, with persuasive letters, back to manufacturers