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COVID outbreak declared at RVH's transitional care unit

COVID outbreak declared at RVH's transitional care unit

Three patients have tested positive and have been moved to RVH's COVID unit, officials say
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Smile Cookie campaign raised more than $55,000 for The Lighthouse

Smile Cookie campaign raised more than $55,000 for The Lighthouse

'The franchise owners are very supportive of what The Lighthouse does for the community and we are proud to have their names on our project,' says official
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Two Orillia youth among 24 new COVID cases in region Friday

Two Orillia youth among 24 new COVID cases in region Friday

There is also one new case in each of Ramara and Severn and nine people from Simcoe County are currently hospitalized due to COVID
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New waste collection day in Severn Township starts next week

New waste collection day in Severn Township starts next week

With county's new automated cart collection, garbage day changing from Wednesday to Tuesday in township
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FEEDBACK: Readers weigh in on this week's top stories

FEEDBACK: Readers weigh in on this week's top stories

Terry Fox Circle, county's new waste carts, toboggan hill, and vaccination for police all generated lots of comments this week
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Tonight's OSMH Mask-erade Gala is free, open to the community

Tonight's OSMH Mask-erade Gala is free, open to the community

The virtual event will include a 'special announcement' from the OSMH Foundation, a 'historic gift' will be recognized and inspiring stories will be shared
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SIU won't be releasing name of man who died in Midland incident

SIU won't be releasing name of man who died in Midland incident

It's still unclear why the man drove into Georgian Bay after an OPP officer stopped him for a Highway Traffic Act violation
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BREAKING NEWS: Fallis calls for judicial review of integrity commissioner, city

BREAKING NEWS: Fallis calls for judicial review of integrity commissioner, city

'In my view, it is not in the interests of the citizens of Orillia to prevent a city councillor from obtaining legal advice,' says lawyer representing city councillor
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CANADA: NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 boosters

CANADA: NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 boosters

Latest recommendation says the emerging evidence suggests vaccine effectiveness against asymptomatic infection and mild COVID-19 disease may decrease over time
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Ontario reports 419 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 419 new COVID cases Friday

The latest updates noted 399 recoveries and zero deaths
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