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Region's top doc says restrictions still needed to protect healthcare system

Region's top doc says restrictions still needed to protect healthcare system

'We need to make sure that we’re not moving before our healthcare system could withstand the potential for some resurgence,' said Dr. Charles Gardner
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Stats show fewer than 10% of vaccinated people end up in ICU

Stats show fewer than 10% of vaccinated people end up in ICU

Ontario Science Table releases data showing the increasing number of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in hospital
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Feds, province need to take 'bolder steps' to address housing crisis

Feds, province need to take 'bolder steps' to address housing crisis

'It is going to take a lot more than process improvements to actually bring down the price of housing,' says Barrie mayor
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Oro-Medonte woman wins $250,000 in Instant Crossword

Oro-Medonte woman wins $250,000 in Instant Crossword

Winning ticket was purchased in Orillia
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Locked-out local skaters flocking to popular outdoor rink (3 photos)

Locked-out local skaters flocking to popular outdoor rink (3 photos)

'He’s an amazing man to volunteer his time and to dedicate this rink to everyone in the community,' says thankful Orillia Figure Skating Club coach
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Six COVID-related deaths reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Six COVID-related deaths reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Among the 374 new cases reported today, 74 are unvaccinated, five are partially vaccinated and 226 are fully vaccinated, notes the health unit 
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Pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at OSMH declared over

Pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at OSMH declared over

One outbreak saw 14 patients and 17 staff members test positive for COVID-19
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Enter for a chance to win $1,000 to pay holiday bills

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Enter for a chance to win $1,000 to pay holiday bills

Plus, the kids are back at school this week! Check out this reporter-mom's reaction to the return to in-person learning
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Prolonged period of 'very cold wind chills' moving into Orillia

Prolonged period of 'very cold wind chills' moving into Orillia

Wind chill is expected to reach -30 C as the frigid weather moves in to Orillia Thursday morning
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Province providing $544,000 to support public transit in Orillia

Province providing $544,000 to support public transit in Orillia

'Supporting public transit systems is more important than ever as communities struggle to maintain service levels during COVID-19,' says MPP Jill Dunlop
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