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U15A Terriers open season with tournament title in Bradford

U15A Terriers open season with tournament title in Bradford

The Orillia squad rebounded from a couple of tough losses with three straight must-win victories to earn the crown at the Bradford Blue and Gold Classic
Georgian grad ready for real world following co-op placement

Georgian grad ready for real world following co-op placement

Brad Borutski, 31, will be working as an electrical designer at Gerrits Engineering in south-end Barrie, where he did his co-op last fall
Local runners raise money to support youth mental health

Local runners raise money to support youth mental health

'These funds will have a direct impact on the thousands of young people in our region who experience a mental health crisis,' says official
10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County schools today

10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County schools today

Eight of the cases are related to an outbreak at Holy Cross Catholic School in Innisfil
Four people facing multiple charges after drug busts in Orillia

Four people facing multiple charges after drug busts in Orillia

As a result of the searches of two residences, cocaine, Oxycodone, Clozapine and other drug paraphernalia were located and seized
Health unit reports 46 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 46 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There is one new case in Orillia and three new cases in Oro-Medonte; 10 people from Simcoe County are currently hospitalized with COVID-19
LETTER: 'Cruel behaviour spills into water, poisons the air and destroys the land,' Rama man warns

LETTER: 'Cruel behaviour spills into water, poisons the air and destroys the land,' Rama man warns

Rama First Nation artist/grandfather uses a 'dialogue with the conscious to the unconscious' to speak about the experiences of his people
New four-day schedule begins with use of new cart system Nov. 1

New four-day schedule begins with use of new cart system Nov. 1

'We recognize that this is a big change for residents,' says warden who urges county residents to use helpful resources if they have questions or concerns
OMAH, Mariposa Hospice launch Art at the Hospice program

OMAH, Mariposa Hospice launch Art at the Hospice program

'As the artist, I hope to give a gift to someone as they prepare to leave this world – an embrace. I want them to know that I care,' says local artist
Empower Simcoe launches fundraising campaign for new home in Oro-Medonte

Empower Simcoe launches fundraising campaign for new home in Oro-Medonte

Capital campaign has a goal of raising $250,000 for its 6,000 square-foot state-of-the-art home for up to six individuals who have complex needs