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Georgian College doubles goal, raises $20K on Giving Tuesday

Georgian College doubles goal, raises $20K on Giving Tuesday

Campaign included focus on raising money for equipment and learning environment enhancements linked to new nursing program
Number of new COVID cases surges to 236 in region since Friday

Number of new COVID cases surges to 236 in region since Friday

The health unit is reporting 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orillia, six in Severn, four in Ramara and two in Oro-Medonte
City council rubber-stamps budget with 2.98 per cent increase

City council rubber-stamps budget with 2.98 per cent increase

Money for traffic-calming measures pushes increase up .04 per cent; $50,000 for Mariposa House Hospice also gets OK after debate
Widow, former OSMH nurse advocates for improvements to medical-assisted dying

Widow, former OSMH nurse advocates for improvements to medical-assisted dying

'It comes down to choice, and living and dying in the way you, as an independent human being, want to live and die,' says Dying with Dignity Canada official
Parents upset over 'anti-vaxxers' targeting area schools

Parents upset over 'anti-vaxxers' targeting area schools

'A school should be a safe space, not a place to target people — especially with such blatant misinformation,' says local mom
Orillia volunteer recognized for 'meaningful' work at Legion

Orillia volunteer recognized for 'meaningful' work at Legion

'If you are in a position to be able to offer time to others, then volunteering is an opportunity for you to share your gifts, whatever they might be,' says Angela Paylor
COLUMN: 'Fraudulently Indigenous' people are a danger to First Nations

COLUMN: 'Fraudulently Indigenous' people are a danger to First Nations

Much the same as stolen valour, being fraudulently Indigenous is not a victimless act. And just like stolen valour it should be outlawed and prosecutable, says local elder
Ontario reports 887 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 887 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 560 recoveries and three new deaths
PROFILE: Local 'emerging artist' is hitting all the right notes

PROFILE: Local 'emerging artist' is hitting all the right notes

'I’m lucky to be somewhere where everyone is cheering me on... and people are happy to come see me play,' says Oro-Medonte singer Sam Johnston
LETTER: Orillia doctor urges kids to get 'safe, effective' COVID vaccine

LETTER: Orillia doctor urges kids to get 'safe, effective' COVID vaccine

As healthcare providers and parents, we will be vaccinating our own children because the research shows that the vaccine is safe and effective, say MDs