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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bears remain in tree at York Street Park (UPDATE: Ministry responds)

Bears remain in tree at York Street Park (UPDATE: Ministry responds)

It appears a mother bear and a cub have climbed a tree in a small park near Orillia Secondary School, say Orillia OPP
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Whiskers 'n' Wags online auction raises funds for animals in need

Whiskers 'n' Wags online auction raises funds for animals in need

Bidding closes Saturday, Nov. 13 at 9 p.m. with all funds raised going to the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre
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Active outbreak declared at Orillia's Samuel-de-Champlain school

Active outbreak declared at Orillia's Samuel-de-Champlain school

Three students and one staff member at ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain in Orillia have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting closure of two classrooms
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OSMH Foundation using raffle jackpots to help fund new MRI

OSMH Foundation using raffle jackpots to help fund new MRI

'It’s a really nice way for the community to have a little fun, participate in something exciting ... but also know they are supporting their local community,' says official
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9 local residents among 102 new COVID cases in region since Friday

9 local residents among 102 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Three residents from Orillia, three citizens from Oro-Medonte and three from Severn Township are among the new cases reported today
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