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COVID-19: Ford to speak at 10 a.m. as reports say province to drop most mask mandates on March 21

COVID-19: Ford to speak at 10 a.m. as reports say province to drop most mask mandates on March 21

Ontario's top doctor has said in recent weeks that mask mandates will be lifted in the province by the end of this month if public health trends continue
'I don't like bullies': Local man plans to join fight against Russian invaders in Ukraine

'I don't like bullies': Local man plans to join fight against Russian invaders in Ukraine

'It wasn’t a light decision on my part, but I figured I would go over there and try to make a difference,' says 52-year-old father and grandfather
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Disappointing' loss ends Team Howard's Brier hopes

'Disappointing' loss ends Team Howard's Brier hopes

In must-win game, local rink loses, falls to 1-4 at Canadian championship
City calls for provincial cooling tower registry to fight Legionella

City calls for provincial cooling tower registry to fight Legionella

'It’s very difficult to prevent it, absolutely, but there are certain things you can do to proactively prevent it from happening,' says Fallis in calling for registry
Phosphorus recycling facility 'of paramount importance' to Orillia: councillor

Phosphorus recycling facility 'of paramount importance' to Orillia: councillor

City council endorses request to upper levels of government to move Holland Marsh project forward
Hate-filled online attack leaves well-known Black advocate shaken, upset

Hate-filled online attack leaves well-known Black advocate shaken, upset

UPlift Black founder Shelly Skinner says she was the deliberate target of racist, homophobic attack while speaking at online International Women’s Day event
Two-day forum aims to brainstorm new community theatre project

Two-day forum aims to brainstorm new community theatre project

Theatre and Cross Creativity event is planned for the Orillia Opera House April 8-9; 'Let’s listen, play, share, and brainstorm the possibilities!' says official
It's time to sign up for city's spring programs, summer camps

It's time to sign up for city's spring programs, summer camps

For the first time since 2019, recreation and camp programs will be operating at full capacity this year, say city officials
Local referee 'overwhelmed' by prestigious provincial award

Local referee 'overwhelmed' by prestigious provincial award

'I’ve worked with a lot of great kids, parents, officials, and everybody involved with minor hockey. To be recognized is overwhelming,' says Ken Cadeau