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'It's a sad day:' Owner locks minor baseball out of its training facility

'It's a sad day:' Owner locks minor baseball out of its training facility

'We are locked out and our kids have no place to train,' says frustrated minor baseball official, noting popular facility was 'rocking and rolling' with support
COLUMN: Local merchants need your support to feel festive

COLUMN: Local merchants need your support to feel festive

'Tis the season for Christmas markets and Christmas shopping as columnist urges residents to 'shop local' this holiday season
Grant will help New Path support LGBTQ+ youth and their families

Grant will help New Path support LGBTQ+ youth and their families

'It’s so important for us to support the mental health needs of parents, families, friends and allies of youth who are experiencing challenges with coming out or issues around being queer or transgender,' says official
Ramara's Holiday Giving Food Drive raises over $9,100

Ramara's Holiday Giving Food Drive raises over $9,100

The money and gift cards raised will support 26 families in Ramara by providing gift cards to buy toys and food for the holiday season
Booster shots open to people 18 years and up on Monday

Booster shots open to people 18 years and up on Monday

Capacity limits are being lowered for venues with a capacity of 1,000 or more, rapid take-home test will be available at some LCBOs
Minor hockey rep games cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases

Minor hockey rep games cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases

York Simcoe Minor Hockey League says 'reset' needed; Move means all rep games for Orillia teams have been paused
Gardner warns of 'very hazardous ... fundamentally different situation'

Gardner warns of 'very hazardous ... fundamentally different situation'

'I have no doubt everybody is fatigued by this situation, this kind of setback is heartbreaking,' said Dr. Charles Gardner
WATCH: Ford provides update on COVID vaccine booster strategy

WATCH: Ford provides update on COVID vaccine booster strategy

Premier will be joined by Christine Elliott, Sylvia Jones, and Dr. Kieran Moore
Orillia resident dies of COVID-19; Five new cases in city today

Orillia resident dies of COVID-19; Five new cases in city today

There are two new cases in Severn, two new cases in Oro-Medonte and one new case in Ramara among the 108 new cases being reported today