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Health unit reports 2 COVID deaths, 2 new hospitalizations

Health unit reports 2 COVID deaths, 2 new hospitalizations

At least 22 people from the region are hospitalized because of COVID-19, with 7 patients in local ICUs, says the health unit
COLUMN: Situation in Ukraine highlights role strong women play

COLUMN: Situation in Ukraine highlights role strong women play

On International Women's Day, columnist highlights stories of incredible women and their efforts to fight for their freedom and protect their children
Dress for Success boutique wants to provide attire for local women in diverse roles

Dress for Success boutique wants to provide attire for local women in diverse roles

International Women's Day goal is to raise $7,500 today to buy clothing for women who work in construction, health-care and service industry
Sugar Bush man finds sweet way to relieve tension (4 photos)

Sugar Bush man finds sweet way to relieve tension (4 photos)

'Just to sit there with a book, in front of a fire and keeping an eye on the maple syrup is such a great way to spend some time,' says Sugar Bush resident
OrilliaMatters readers, local businesses help raise over $2,000 for Green Haven Shelter for Women

OrilliaMatters readers, local businesses help raise over $2,000 for Green Haven Shelter for Women

Thanks to your contributions, we were able to give back to our local women’s shelter in honour of International Women’s Day
Bracebridge author tackles living with Alzheimer's in debut book

Bracebridge author tackles living with Alzheimer's in debut book

Personal letters share the anguish of caring for a loved one whose personal motor, mental and management abilities are impacted by Alzheimer's
Ontario reports 246 COVID patients in ICUs, 20 more deaths

Ontario reports 246 COVID patients in ICUs, 20 more deaths

1,208 new cases confirmed through limited testing
Masked Singer National Tour to stop at Casino Rama June 11

Masked Singer National Tour to stop at Casino Rama June 11

Orillia native Gordon Lightfoot is also returning to Casino Rama on Saturday, June 4; Tickets go on sale to the general public March 12
LETTER: College faculty union president wants good-faith bargaining

LETTER: College faculty union president wants good-faith bargaining

'We are not asking for any increase in wages. ... Rather, our biggest concern is that we have a workload model which is seriously outdated,' says letter-writer
Glenn Howard earns 'massive win' at Brier

Glenn Howard earns 'massive win' at Brier

While not officially in must-win territory, the local team got a much-needed victory on Monday night