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Small group against masks for kids in school protests outside health unit

Small group against masks for kids in school protests outside health unit

Group of eight protesters convenes outside health unit offices; Medical officer of health says offices closed as a precaution
Police hunting for gas thieves targeting stations throughout Ontario

Police hunting for gas thieves targeting stations throughout Ontario

Police say the suspect vehicle is a black/dark grey Honda Civic
COLUMN: Occupation of Ottawa exposed our 'ugly underbelly'

COLUMN: Occupation of Ottawa exposed our 'ugly underbelly'

Ottawa became a birdfeeder of sorts that attracted flocks of many different breeds of people and more than its share of squirrels, says columnist
LETTER: Development should not be at the expense of local wetlands

LETTER: Development should not be at the expense of local wetlands

'With up to 70 per cent of our southern Ontario wetland’s already lost to development, we just cannot afford to lose more,' says frustrated letter writer
Province reports 3 deaths, 849 patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Province reports 3 deaths, 849 patients hospitalized with COVID-19

12M people in Ontario have received at least two doses of a COVID vaccination
It's National Cupcake Day! Do something sweet for animals

It's National Cupcake Day! Do something sweet for animals

Make some delicious creations at home, share them with friends and family and make a donation to your local participating SPCA, humane society or rescue group
Orillia author's new novel takes readers back in time to 1880s

Orillia author's new novel takes readers back in time to 1880s

'There is mystery and suspense that takes you back to another time ... as well as the culture and the social norms during the old days in England,' says Orillia author
Orillians find unique ways to get outside, support causes (9 photos)

Orillians find unique ways to get outside, support causes (9 photos)

Many people in the community relish a 'chance to get outside and breathe and blow some of the pandemic dust off,' says Mayor Steve Clarke
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Health Canada issues advisory about rapid antigen tests after calls to poison control centres

Health Canada issues advisory about rapid antigen tests after calls to poison control centres

Potential risks associated with the misuse or accidental ingestion or spillage of COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit solutions on the skin, federal health agency says