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EVERYTHING KING: Convoy shows how Canadian society has become 'sick'

EVERYTHING KING: Convoy shows how Canadian society has become 'sick'

In this week's Everything King, Wendy finds too many examples of how event was seriously un-Canadian
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City urges people to cure the winter blahs by getting active

City urges people to cure the winter blahs by getting active

'This year’s WinterActive programs provide wonderful opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to remain active through physical and passive activities,' says mayor
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County museum reopens with mixture of virtual, in-person events

County museum reopens with mixture of virtual, in-person events

'Like other businesses, it has been a challenge for the museum, but we are looking forward to our reopening,' says museum curator
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Local restaurants still being served many challenges despite re-opening

Local restaurants still being served many challenges despite re-opening

'It’s crazy how much bacon, turkey, and even roast and ground beef cost now,' said Hill's owner, noting skyrocketing costs will inevitably force menu prices to go up
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Health unit reports 7 new deaths, 11 more COVID patients hospitalized

Health unit reports 7 new deaths, 11 more COVID patients hospitalized

Five Orillia retirement homes remain in active COVID-19 outbreak; Officials say region's acute care beds are 83% occupied
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Oro-Medonte man biking across Canada to raise $50K for charities

Oro-Medonte man biking across Canada to raise $50K for charities

Oro-Medonte man plans to complete 50 to 75 kilometres a day, but is not in a rush; 'That's part of the experience is actually experiencing things,' Bill Shoup says
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Adopt Me: Missy loves to be pet and brushed

Adopt Me: Missy loves to be pet and brushed

She can be shy, but she warms up quickly with pets and cookies
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Black community in Oro had its roots in War of 1812

Black community in Oro had its roots in War of 1812

Fred Blair will talk about the role of local Black veterans in the War of 1812 as part of celebration of Black History Month at Orillia Museum of Art & History
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ONTARIO: Science advisers say easing restrictions will increase COVID-19 cases

ONTARIO: Science advisers say easing restrictions will increase COVID-19 cases

Extent of resurgence is difficult to predict because it will depend on factors such as vaccination and masking, and the spread of the Omicron variant, experts said
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WATCH: Future lockdowns are not the goal, says premier

WATCH: Future lockdowns are not the goal, says premier

'We're ready to move forward, but we have to be cautious,' Ford said of today's science table modelling
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