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About the numbers: Council begins budget deliberations Monday

About the numbers: Council begins budget deliberations Monday

Meetings can be viewed live on the city’s YouTube channel
Lakehead invites residents to participate in International Education Week

Lakehead invites residents to participate in International Education Week

Lakehead University will offer a variety of virtual and in-person events that are available to all members at Lakehead University and everyone in Simcoe County
Love on the rocks: Widower paints stones in memory of his wife

Love on the rocks: Widower paints stones in memory of his wife

'This is a way for me to feel connected to her, I have to try somehow,' says Orillia man who paints rocks in memory of his wife of 50 years
99 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka since Wednesday

99 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka since Wednesday

Four new cases in Orillia today; Of the new cases, 71 are unvaccinated, two partially vaccinated, and 26 fully vaccinated, the health unit says
Elizabeth Van Houtte selected to carry NDP banner in 2022 election

Elizabeth Van Houtte selected to carry NDP banner in 2022 election

'I am here to fight for families and for our community,' said Van Houtte, who helped the NDP make significant inroads in Simcoe North in 2018
Safety concerns prompt purchase of new signs for crossing guards

Safety concerns prompt purchase of new signs for crossing guards

Smaller signs meant to reduce strain on city's crossing guards; 'It is less likely to cause injury,' official says
Orillia agency lends 'helping hands' to support local seniors

Orillia agency lends 'helping hands' to support local seniors

'Helping Hands works closely with families to ensure safe and appropriate services to support clients throughout the journey in aging,' says official
Information Orillia seeking submissions for Youth Art Show

Information Orillia seeking submissions for Youth Art Show

The art show will be held at the Orillia Museum of Art and History on Saturday, Nov. 27, from noon to 3 p.m.
Ontario to eliminate streamed courses in Grade 9 starting next September

Ontario to eliminate streamed courses in Grade 9 starting next September

The Progressive Conservative government promised last year to end the controversial practice that places students in "academic" or "applied" courses
Ontario reports 598 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 598 new COVID cases Friday

The latest updates noted 462 recoveries and four new deaths