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'If people are watching a show like CSI and think we’re going to solve this in an hour, it’s not going to happen,' says OPP official who urges people to become educated

There are at least 23 people from the region hospitalized because of COVID-19, say officials, who note there are 180 new cases in the region since Friday

'It really is inspiring to see this many councillors from ... Newmarket to Orillia, Brock to Bradford – standing up for our lake,' says local politician

'We believe we’ve created a diverse lineup of short and feature films that will resonate with the people who tune in to see them,' says festival organizer

'We know how important the hospital is to this community,' says realtor, noting the challenge is a 'perfect fit' for local realtors to embrace

Limited testing confirmed 1,074 new cases for the latest report

'We know vaccination creates better immunity, less discomfort and fewer side effects. This makes vaccination the smart choice,' writes science columnist

The fire erupted in the home early Monday morning and was brought under control by Orillia firefighters; Fire is not considered suspicious

Orillia professor Chris Murray helped develop an ice thickness monitor and says the two-year initiative has become a 'science outreach project'

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices