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Community rallies to take the heat off dedicated volunteer

Community rallies to take the heat off dedicated volunteer

'She gives everything that she can ... that’s the kind of person that she is,' says official of Christine Woodman, who was 'humbled' by helping hand from others
POEM: The 'jolly old fellow' will soon be on his way

POEM: The 'jolly old fellow' will soon be on his way

As Christmas approaches, as we listen for the 'sounds of hoofs on the roof,' we think about the anticipation of Christmas morning
Ontario reports record 5,790 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports record 5,790 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates also include 1,659 recoveries and seven deaths
SIU clears Orillia OPP officer after suspect sustained broken ribs

SIU clears Orillia OPP officer after suspect sustained broken ribs

The SIU determined the man resisted arrest and 'was met by a knee strike' delivered by an officer during the incident this summer on Front Street
Tough days ahead as omicron dodges vaccines amid surge

Tough days ahead as omicron dodges vaccines amid surge

We're up against a 'powerful adversary,' says Gardner, citing worrisome projections, case rates, and increasing hospitalization
Committee trying to locate late local artist's missing painting

Committee trying to locate late local artist's missing painting

Piece by Ada Torrance used to hang in hospital but hasn't been seen in years; 'It would be wonderful to find it or, at least, know where it is'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Fire crews battling house fire on Mount St. Louis Road

Fire crews battling house fire on Mount St. Louis Road

Initial reports indicate there were no injuries, but crews remain on the scene trying to douse the fire in Oro-Medonte
One year later, health unit marks 1 million doses of COVID vaccine

One year later, health unit marks 1 million doses of COVID vaccine

'To get to that million really required all hands on deck,' said region's medical officer of health, who commended 'everybody involved' in the achievement
COLUMN: Big plans on the horizon at Orillia's Leacock Museum

COLUMN: Big plans on the horizon at Orillia's Leacock Museum

The Leacock Museum is hiring two new people to enhance visitor experience and will be home to a new restaurant in 2022