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Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Several thousand people ask County for smaller waste carts

Several thousand people ask County for smaller waste carts

Deliveries of the swapped carts will be starting the week of March 7, and are expected to take about a month, says county official
COLUMN: New Elvis biopic has this superfan all shook up! (VIDEO)

COLUMN: New Elvis biopic has this superfan all shook up! (VIDEO)

Over the years, bad wigs, stupid dialogue and bad acting were the cringeworthy hallmarks of Elvis biopics. Columnist has high hopes this one will be different
Couchiching Conservancy set to host AGM on March 5

Couchiching Conservancy set to host AGM on March 5

Members have voting rights at the meeting, but anyone is welcome to attend the virtual forum and hear guest speaker Julia Zarankin, a writer and birder
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital starts to ease visiting restrictions

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital starts to ease visiting restrictions

The essential visitor policy still requires visitors to follow all necessary COVID-19 precautions
Downey pays tribute to 'a Liberal red force in a county of blue'

Downey pays tribute to 'a Liberal red force in a county of blue'

'Aileen (Carroll) had maritime charm. She was welcoming, friendly, smart, driven and she was a fierce competitor,' Downey says at Queen's Park
Impaired charges laid after two-vehicle collision in Ramara

Impaired charges laid after two-vehicle collision in Ramara

One driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries, say Orillia OPP
Health unit reports 1 death, 2 new hospitalizations in first update since Friday

Health unit reports 1 death, 2 new hospitalizations in first update since Friday

There are 29 active outbreaks in Simcoe-Muskoka, including 16 in institutional settings, three in congregate settings and 10 at child care facilities 
'Inspiring' Family Day skate raises $6,000 for Alzheimer Society

'Inspiring' Family Day skate raises $6,000 for Alzheimer Society

All money raised will stay in the region to support the programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, officials say
School board, COPE set to em'bark' on 'amazing journey' together

School board, COPE set to em'bark' on 'amazing journey' together

'The effects that dogs can have on well-being and learning are remarkable, and we look forward to seeing the positive outcomes,' says school board official