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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
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
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
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
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
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
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Poor road conditions cancel most area school buses

Poor road conditions cancel most area school buses

Schools remain open for students who can get there safely
Up to 20 cm of snow, 60 km/h winds possible as significant snowfall continues

Up to 20 cm of snow, 60 km/h winds possible as significant snowfall continues

Peak snowfall rates of up to 2 to 4 cm per hour are possible this morning, Environment Canada says
Orillia author creates children's book to encourage people to be 'more present'

Orillia author creates children's book to encourage people to be 'more present'

Proceeds from book will benefit Ronald McDonald House, where author's nephew stayed during meningitis battle; 'I wanted to do something to kind of pay them back'