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If cases don't slow, added restrictions could be on the way: Gardner

If cases don't slow, added restrictions could be on the way: Gardner

Case counts predicted to reach 100/day soon; health unit already struggling to keep up with contact tracing/outbreak investigation
Ontario reports 959 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 959 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 770 recoveries and eight new deaths
OPP issue warning about the '12 scams of Christmas'

OPP issue warning about the '12 scams of Christmas'

The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking, warn OPP, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
August General Store celebrating its grand opening Saturday

August General Store celebrating its grand opening Saturday

Along with new and vintage home goods, the new Peter Street store specializes in plants, stationery and self-care items
Increase in local COVID patients 'concerning' with new variant on the horizon

Increase in local COVID patients 'concerning' with new variant on the horizon

'We’re all a little bit disheartened to see another variant, but it was going to be a matter of time,' says RVH physician
Pedestrian struck, injured in Highway 11 collision

Pedestrian struck, injured in Highway 11 collision

The pedestrian suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries in the incident that closed the highway, in both directions, for several hours
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BREAKING NEWS: Highway 11 shut down for OPP investigation

BREAKING NEWS: Highway 11 shut down for OPP investigation

Police, fire and paramedics were called to the busy stretch of highway after a report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle
Orillia girl has bead on success with 'gem' of a new crafting business

Orillia girl has bead on success with 'gem' of a new crafting business

'It all started when I got a beading kit for my birthday (and) I made my mom and grandma a bracelet that they fell in love with,' says 10-year-old entrepreneur
COLUMN: Want to feel festive? Check out these local Christmas events

COLUMN: Want to feel festive? Check out these local Christmas events

There are tons of Christmas markets, concerts and activities on the December menu and lots of ways to support local businesses and charities