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Ontario reports 441 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 441 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest updates noted 456 recoveries and three new deaths
One person killed in fiery crash late last night in Barrie

One person killed in fiery crash late last night in Barrie

Police say vehicle left the roadway and struck the southeast corner of the Highway 400 overpass, causing the vehicle to burst into flames
Council moving to replace senior staffer despite concerns

Council moving to replace senior staffer despite concerns

Culture doesn't belong in same department as business development, councillor says; 'I don’t agree with this strategy, currently'
Councillors seeking $17K from city for winter warming centre

Councillors seeking $17K from city for winter warming centre

Money would go to Lighthouse to administer service; 'The lack of a nighttime warming shelter puts Orillia’s homeless at extreme risk'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Sixteen COVID cases linked to outbreak at Barrie church

Sixteen COVID cases linked to outbreak at Barrie church

'On Oct. 25, some young adults tested positive regarding COVID and from there it seems to have begun to make its way through some of the church body,' pastor says
Council defers decision to eliminate crossing guards

Council defers decision to eliminate crossing guards

'We need to be looking for a solution as opposed to eliminating the positions,' councillor says; matter postponed until Dec. 6
COVID-19 infections rising again in Ontario, but experts say no need to panic

COVID-19 infections rising again in Ontario, but experts say no need to panic

The seven-day average for infections has risen to 476 from 362 a week ago
LETTER: 'Opposition mentality' is rife in today's politics

LETTER: 'Opposition mentality' is rife in today's politics

At election time, voters knew what the Conservatives were against but had no idea as to what they would do if they formed government, laments letter writer
Orillia Terriers win right to host league's Showcase Game

Orillia Terriers win right to host league's Showcase Game

'We know there are a lot of people in Orillia who appreciate real good hockey, and this will be a real good hockey game,' says Terriers general manager