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Orillia appoints Chris Ferry as its acting fire chief

Orillia appoints Chris Ferry as its acting fire chief

Move comes in wake of departure of Brent Thomas to Innisfil; Steve Miller has been named deputy chief of Orillia Fire Department
COVID outbreak declared at Orchard Park Elementary School

COVID outbreak declared at Orchard Park Elementary School

There are two new cases being reported today - both Orillia youths - that are outbreak-related, according to the health unit
Orillia Terriers score sponsorship deal with McLean & Dickey

Orillia Terriers score sponsorship deal with McLean & Dickey

'We want to help build a team that the community wants to come out and watch,' says McLean & Dickey official of new five-year sponsorship of Jr. C team
This week in OrilliaMatters+: +Members can enter for a chance to fill their freezer!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: +Members can enter for a chance to fill their freezer!

Plus, enter for a chance to win a $50 Little Caesars gift card
Starting November, COVID vaccination required for plane, train travel in Canada

Starting November, COVID vaccination required for plane, train travel in Canada

New rule announced today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour returns this weekend

Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour returns this weekend

'Many of the stops… are the artists' studios, so you get to see where they work, meet the artist and obviously see the work that’s for sale,' says local potter
Wandering horse trots into school yard, reunited with owner

Wandering horse trots into school yard, reunited with owner

The horse wandered off early this morning from its Innisfil farm
Ontario reports 476 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 476 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 617 recoveries and 10 deaths that have occurred in the last month
WATCH: Trudeau announces mandatory COVID vaccines for federal employees, Canadian travellers

WATCH: Trudeau announces mandatory COVID vaccines for federal employees, Canadian travellers

By the end of November, anyone over 12 years old will have to be fully vaccinated to travel by plane or train, staff are included in the mandate
OPP K9 unit tracks down fleeing pair found hiding in bush

OPP K9 unit tracks down fleeing pair found hiding in bush

Officers were able to track down the suspects in Oro-Medonte after an incident that began in Springwater Township