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Six people charged after drug busts at three Elgin Street residences

Six people charged after drug busts at three Elgin Street residences

Orillia OPP seized a quantity of cocaine after executing the search warrants that led to the arrest of four people from Orillia and two from GTA
Swimming advisory at Couchiching Beach lifted

Swimming advisory at Couchiching Beach lifted

The advisory was issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Aug. 31, 2021, due to a higher than normal bacteria count
Nominees sought for Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards

Nominees sought for Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards

Nomination deadline for the five diverse categories in this this third annual awards event is Oct. 18
Six local organizations receive city grants in support of 'valuable programming'

Six local organizations receive city grants in support of 'valuable programming'

City 'is proud to continue supporting local groups through our general grants program, especially during these difficult times,' says mayor
OPP identify victim from Tuesday's fatal fire in Gravenhurst

OPP identify victim from Tuesday's fatal fire in Gravenhurst

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help support the family of the 50-year-old woman who died in the early-morning blaze
Vaccination policy for OSMH staff vital amid variant, says CEO

Vaccination policy for OSMH staff vital amid variant, says CEO

'Now more than ever, we are one community and have a responsibility to keep each other safe,' says OSMH president and CEO Carmine Stumpo
Gardner commends province on COVID vaccine passport plan

Gardner commends province on COVID vaccine passport plan

'I would say this is a very important and commendable advancement on the part of the provincial government,' says region's medical officer of health
50 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

50 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

There are three new cases in Orillia and four new cases in Oro-Medonte today
Gardner recommending all local employers have COVID vaccination policy

Gardner recommending all local employers have COVID vaccination policy

Medical officer of health issued updated set of instructions for local workplaces and organizations today
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Hit the jackpot with a chance to win a lottery prize pack

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Hit the jackpot with a chance to win a lottery prize pack

Plus, last chance to enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Great Canadian Oil Change