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Health unit urges eligible local residents to get COVID booster shot

Health unit urges eligible local residents to get COVID booster shot

While appointments are strongly encouraged, community clinics will accept walk-ins on a first-come basis if able to accommodate
WATCH: Minister of education, top doctor give update on return to in-person learning

WATCH: Minister of education, top doctor give update on return to in-person learning

Students return to the classroom Jan. 17
Busy local senior finds ways to be active in all seasons (3 photos)

Busy local senior finds ways to be active in all seasons (3 photos)

'Keep yourself busy, and always have something to look forward to. Give back to your community,' urges John Winchester who is an avid athlete, volunteer and activist
Popular Oro-Medonte nature area swamped in snow (16 photos)

Popular Oro-Medonte nature area swamped in snow (16 photos)

Canadian author Margaret Atwood donated property set within the forested hills of the Oro Moraine to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
505 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, testing captures 9,783 new cases

505 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, testing captures 9,783 new cases

Of the 3,448 people in hospital testing positive for COVID, 54 per cent were admitted for COVID-related illness
COLUMN: It's Ottawa's fault CEOs can't keep hands out of cookie jar

COLUMN: It's Ottawa's fault CEOs can't keep hands out of cookie jar

In retrospect, you’d be surprised if these companies didn’t take the federal handout because it was, well, free money
City's outdoor rinks could begin opening later this week

City's outdoor rinks could begin opening later this week

'The cold temperatures and recent snow accumulation have provided the right conditions for beginning that process,' says city official
Orillia dance teacher offers free online courses to keep people active

Orillia dance teacher offers free online courses to keep people active

'I just thought it would be a great way for me to stay sane and have structure if I started a class (open) to anyone and everyone from all walks of life,' says local dance teacher
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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