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Health unit hosting virtual vaccine forum for local parents, students

Health unit hosting virtual vaccine forum for local parents, students

OSMH pediatrician and health unit official will discuss COVID vaccines, issues of consent and respond to questions in real time at Sept. 8 event
Health unit reports 27 new COVID cases today; none in Orillia

Health unit reports 27 new COVID cases today; none in Orillia

Eleven people from Simcoe County are hospitalized with COVID-19, with four new hospitalizations reported since yesterday
Swim advisory issued for Couchiching Beach

Swim advisory issued for Couchiching Beach

Moose Beach and Portage Bay remain open
OPP, Fire Marshal probing fatal Gravenhurst fire

OPP, Fire Marshal probing fatal Gravenhurst fire

The fire erupted at a multi-residential complex in Gravenhurst at about 2:30 a.m.; OPP say 'suspected human remains' were found inside the structure this morning
Brothers saw a need and stepped up to help others amid pandemic

Brothers saw a need and stepped up to help others amid pandemic

'They’re always up to something to make our community a better place,' says food bank official in praise of Odlozinski brothers
City seeks feedback for Community Climate Change Action Plan

City seeks feedback for Community Climate Change Action Plan

'We are at a climate crisis crossroad and your input is vital,' says Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke, noting the survey closes Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
Children can consent to their own vaccines: health unit

Children can consent to their own vaccines: health unit

'Age is actually not a requirement, it’s the ability to understand that’s the requirement,' says Simcoe Muskoka medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner
Ontario reports 525 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 525 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest update noted 680 recoveries and five deaths, but three of the deaths occurred more than two months ago and were not previously reported
Local group urges people to 'vote housing' in federal election

Local group urges people to 'vote housing' in federal election

Supporting Vote Housing campaign will show party leaders importance of issue, says official with Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness
Yoga retreat planned to raise money for Green Haven Shelter

Yoga retreat planned to raise money for Green Haven Shelter

Yogis, professional helpers, healthcare and wellness workers, those engaged in their own healing work, and community-minded people are all welcome to attend the retreat