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New COVID-19 cases surging at schools in Simcoe County

New COVID-19 cases surging at schools in Simcoe County

There are 25 new cases being reported at schools across Simcoe County today including new cases locally at Monsignor Lee and Lions Oval
Library services to stay at status quo in Simcoe County

Library services to stay at status quo in Simcoe County

Task force will continue to investigate efficiencies within the current library model, with a further report to come back to county council in the new year
Contraband intended for Beaver Creek intercepted by OPP

Contraband intended for Beaver Creek intercepted by OPP

Police seized many items that are prohibited inside the correctional facility and arrested two individuals
City seeks input on future of downtown, waterfront parking

City seeks input on future of downtown, waterfront parking

Attendees at Nov. 30 event will have the opportunity to view a presentation regarding the current study and ask questions via live chat
Local youth will need proof of COVID vaccine for sports facilities starting Dec. 8

Local youth will need proof of COVID vaccine for sports facilities starting Dec. 8

By Feb. 16, 2022, children aged 12 to 17 must show they've been double vaccinated before they can use recreation or fitness facilities
Local company offers free series to help small businesses navigate staff performance reviews

Local company offers free series to help small businesses navigate staff performance reviews

'It’s been a tough time financially for small businesses. We wanted to give back and provide resources without the high price tag,' says Botree CEO
Second arrest made following discovery of human remains in Huntsville

Second arrest made following discovery of human remains in Huntsville

53-year-old woman charged with accessory after the fact for the offence of indignity to human remains
Cost of policing, city's 'single largest expense,' on the rise in 2022

Cost of policing, city's 'single largest expense,' on the rise in 2022

Policing budget of almost $8.7M represents $188K increase over 2021, councillors learn; Cipolla makes another plea for satellite office in downtown core
Seven Orillia residents among 79 new COVID cases in region today

Seven Orillia residents among 79 new COVID cases in region today

There are three new cases in Severn and one new case in Oro-Medonte today; Among the 79 total new cases in the region, 37 were fully vaccinated
Residents rally in support of student suspended over controversial flag (7 photos)

Residents rally in support of student suspended over controversial flag (7 photos)

'He was suspended because he is proud of his family and flying a flag in support; we don't understand why,' says suspended student's father