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Community clinics opening across Simcoe-Muskoka this month for third doses

Community clinics opening across Simcoe-Muskoka this month for third doses

The clinics will also be used for children's immunization if and when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved for delivery to children
'Death over Dinner' promotes open communication about end of life

'Death over Dinner' promotes open communication about end of life

The free, virtual one-hour Death Over Dinner meetings encourage people to talk to their family members about their wishes
Trucking industry shines light on human trafficking through awareness campaign

Trucking industry shines light on human trafficking through awareness campaign

'If something doesn’t look right, there is reason to question it,' says officer with police human-trafficking unit
ONTARIO: Ford says no to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for hospital workers

ONTARIO: Ford says no to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for hospital workers

High vaccination rates in hospitals and strong infection control measures mean hospitals are safe and can manage outbreaks, says premier
Brechin Encore winner plans to bank $100K lottery prize

Brechin Encore winner plans to bank $100K lottery prize

The 65-year-old said 'that can't be right' after walking to the convenience store to check his numbers; Winning ticket was purchased at Metro in Orillia
Stretch of Laclie Street likely to be widened to three lanes

Stretch of Laclie Street likely to be widened to three lanes

Reconstruction could see Laclie widened from North to Murray streets; 'I just don’t see a problem,' says councillor who wants road to remain at two lanes
Three Orillia residents among 33 new COVID cases in region Wednesday

Three Orillia residents among 33 new COVID cases in region Wednesday

Included in the new cases reported today are 19 unvaccinated, three partially vaccinated, and 11 fully vaccinated people
Court hears sentencing submissions in 'brutal' father-son murder case

Court hears sentencing submissions in 'brutal' father-son murder case

Sentencing hearing being held today for Dyrrin Daley, who was convicted on two counts of second-degree murder in August
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Boost your wardrobe with a chance to win $1,000 from Ontario Clothing Company

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Boost your wardrobe with a chance to win $1,000 from Ontario Clothing Company

Plus, win a $50 gift card from Little Caesars
Here's how COVID-19 vaccine boosters are rolling out in Ontario

Here's how COVID-19 vaccine boosters are rolling out in Ontario

4 new groups are eligible for a third dose, with appointments opening this weekend