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Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

The Ontario Association of Optometrists said in a statement Monday that it had agreed to enter formal negotiations with the Ministry of Health
Neighbours ducked for cover when shots rang out in Barrie: witness

Neighbours ducked for cover when shots rang out in Barrie: witness

'There were a few of us leaving to get into our car and all of sudden the shooting started,' says River Ridge Road resident
Health unit reports 176 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 176 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are eight new cases in Orillia, five in Severn, three in Oro-Medonte and two in Ramara, according to the daily report
Man charged after human remains discovered in Huntsville

Man charged after human remains discovered in Huntsville

A 56-year-old man from Huntsville has been charged with indignity to human remains in relation to this investigation, say OPP
Premier announces Second Career expansion at local stop (4 photos)

Premier announces Second Career expansion at local stop (4 photos)

Province putting $5M toward expansion; 'We’re already seeing the early success of this program,' premier says at Oro-Medonte facility
Sharon Hancock brings style and pizazz to theatre in Orillia

Sharon Hancock brings style and pizazz to theatre in Orillia

Local woman has had a decades-long love affair with Opera House; 'It's a beautiful venue ... we need that as a community ... it's wonderful,' she says
COLUMN: Gales of November 'turned minutes into hours' for tugboat passengers

COLUMN: Gales of November 'turned minutes into hours' for tugboat passengers

Small ship transported 35 passengers amid all types of weather through channel that served as a lifeline, as it does today, for those on Christian Island
Hoover Crescent triplex is a 'total loss' after overnight fire

Hoover Crescent triplex is a 'total loss' after overnight fire

Local fire officials say fire is not considered suspicious, noting it appears to be an 'electrical issue' that sparked the blaze; No injuries were reported
Ontario reports 627 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 627 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 494 recoveries and one new death
PROFILE: Orillia artist followed her heart, loves owning studio

PROFILE: Orillia artist followed her heart, loves owning studio

'The arts draw people here, and Orillia is amazingly rich with all kinds of arts,' says Molly Farquharson, owner of Hibernation Arts in Orillia's Arts District