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Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

The county is providing lawn signs for each child care worker and early childhood educator, intended to acknowledge their important contributions
Mike Dodd Foundation will help ensure kids can play hockey

Mike Dodd Foundation will help ensure kids can play hockey

'Foundation's endowment (will) remove barriers to playing this great game we all love so much,' says Orillia minor hockey official of Dodd's 'significant donation'
Health unit reports 24 new COVID cases, declares Orchard Park outbreak over

Health unit reports 24 new COVID cases, declares Orchard Park outbreak over

About 18 per cent of the cases in the region this week were children under 12 years old, according to the health unit; There are no new cases in Orillia today
Flag football gets local elementary school students back on the field

Flag football gets local elementary school students back on the field

'For the kids to just wear the uniform is really exciting for them ... and we have a bunch of fans who come and watch which is boosting morale,' says Severn Shores teacher
Orillia business owner finds unique ways to support community

Orillia business owner finds unique ways to support community

Derek Kerwin's kindness and generosity is proof 'the community cares about' its vulnerable citizens, says Lighthouse official
After almost 10 years, Georgian College president to retire in June

After almost 10 years, Georgian College president to retire in June

MaryLynn West-Moynes has had a long and successful career in post-secondary education
MEET THE TERRIERS: Mason Beck is back and playing leadership role

MEET THE TERRIERS: Mason Beck is back and playing leadership role

The 19-year-old left winger dishes on his favourite pre-game meal and, no surprise, his favourite movie is all about hockey
Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 488 recoveries and four new deaths
Orillia OPP detachment closed to the public for part of today

Orillia OPP detachment closed to the public for part of today

Detachment will be closed to the public today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., officials say
PART 3: Do Orillia's municipal politicians have any regrets?

PART 3: Do Orillia's municipal politicians have any regrets?

Many pointed to the decision about the Terry Fox Circle as one they might have approached differently and say getting input from citizens needs attention