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Three local residents face multiple charges after drug bust at Orillia home

Three local residents face multiple charges after drug bust at Orillia home

Police seized cocaine, MDMA/prescription drugs, cash before charging Severn man, Ramara woman and Washago woman
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Orillia campus of Georgian College closing at noon today

Orillia campus of Georgian College closing at noon today

Local road and weather conditions have prompted the college to close the campus
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Expect long wait times as CAA fields up to 500 calls per hour

Expect long wait times as CAA fields up to 500 calls per hour

Automobile association focused on high-priority calls, such as stranded motorists; At-home service not available
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COVID-19: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

COVID-19: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

Paxlovid uses a combination of drugs to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from replicating once it has infected a patient
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LETTER: Orillians urged to participate in Betty White Challenge

LETTER: Orillians urged to participate in Betty White Challenge

In honour of her birthday, today, people are encouraged to donate money in honour of Betty White to local rescue or animal shelters
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Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

8,292 recoveries and 22 deaths since yesterday's report
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COVID vaccine clinics closed because of winter weather Monday

COVID vaccine clinics closed because of winter weather Monday

Appointments will have to be rebooked, but there are time slots available in the coming days: health unit
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SCDSB plans to hire more grad coaches for racialized, LGBTQ groups

SCDSB plans to hire more grad coaches for racialized, LGBTQ groups

'I had a wonderful experience and honestly, I don’t think I would be where I am if it wasn’t for my graduation coach,' says grateful local student
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COLUMN: Reporter mom excited — and nervous — for back to school

COLUMN: Reporter mom excited — and nervous — for back to school

'Once that bell rings, I know things are out of my hands and I have to have faith that everyone else is also doing their part to keep our schools a safe place,' says reporter
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Weather closes all Simcoe County District schools

Weather closes all Simcoe County District schools

All schools and board office locations are closed; SCDSB says students can access remote learning through their virtual learning classroom
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