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Six Orillia residents among 28 new COVID cases in region

Six Orillia residents among 28 new COVID cases in region

Three of the Orillia cases are linked to an outbreak, says the health unit; There have been zero COVID-releated deaths this month in the region
Orillia Royals begin quest for provincial championship tonight

Orillia Royals begin quest for provincial championship tonight

'It’s extremely important to our players because for most of them it’s their very last kick at the can for minor baseball,' says Royals manager
OPP charge duo with attempting to sell stolen generators

OPP charge duo with attempting to sell stolen generators

Police say the pair, who now each face several charges, were trying to sell the stolen property from their vehicle
OPP seeking public's help to find stolen construction trailer

OPP seeking public's help to find stolen construction trailer

Trailer is valued at more than $20,000 and was stolen from a business in Gravenhurst early Wednesday morning, say OPP
ER visits and deaths from opioids spiked significantly in 2020

ER visits and deaths from opioids spiked significantly in 2020

The researchers said the spike in deaths was due to an increasingly unpredictable drug supply that is contaminated and toxic, largely due to the deadly opioid fentanyl
Municipal leaders hear pleas to improve health care for elders

Municipal leaders hear pleas to improve health care for elders

'Virtually every problem we have in Canadian healthcare is structural or administrative,' says Andre Picard, AMO keynote speaker
Pop-up vaccination clinic to be held in Washago Friday

Pop-up vaccination clinic to be held in Washago Friday

Walk-in vaccinations are available on a first-come basis, while supplies last and no appointment is necessary, officials say
Ontario reports 531 new COVID Cases Thursday

Ontario reports 531 new COVID Cases Thursday

Today's update noted 338 recoveries and 17 deaths, but 15 of the deaths occurred more than two months ago
Local pickleball players net medals at Ottawa tournament

Local pickleball players net medals at Ottawa tournament

'Our players have worked extremely hard over the last few weeks to prepare and their dedication has paid off,' says official of ODAS Park team
Area family helps raise money for new SaveStations

Area family helps raise money for new SaveStations

The Boyle family started a crowdfunding campaign that helped raise $18,000 to fund four SaveStations placed in the area