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4 Orillia residents among 35 new COVID cases in region Friday

4 Orillia residents among 35 new COVID cases in region Friday

There are also three new cases in Oro-Medonte and one new case in Ramara Township according to today's report from the health unit
Family heartbroken after death of family dog spooked by fireworks

Family heartbroken after death of family dog spooked by fireworks

'How long did (he) lay there hurt, scared and alone? All for someone to enjoy five minutes of fireworks?' laments woman who has started a petition targeting fireworks
Area candidates sound off on Lake Simcoe's health, climate change

Area candidates sound off on Lake Simcoe's health, climate change

Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte candidates participated in local installment of 100 Debates on the Environment initiative
CDC, Biz Links help local man move from employee to entrepreneur

CDC, Biz Links help local man move from employee to entrepreneur

Mike Mather purchased Georgian Mobile Signs thanks to 'input and guidance' from CDC and with the help of Community Futures program
Bracebridge OPP marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Bracebridge OPP marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council to present memorial bench and tree at Kinsmen Park in Gravenhurst today at 11 a.m.
Vaccine passport sparks spike in local first dose appointments

Vaccine passport sparks spike in local first dose appointments

'The vaccine mandates, requirements for vaccine policies … are really important. And certainly continuing to make it easy for people to get immunized is important'
Advance polls open today. Here's what you need to know!

Advance polls open today. Here's what you need to know!

Federal election set for Sept. 20, deadline to apply for vote-by-mail is Sept. 14
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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WATCH: English-language national leaders’ election debate

WATCH: English-language national leaders’ election debate

Watch the livestream feed of the debate here
Is mandatory vaccination policy coming for city staff?

Is mandatory vaccination policy coming for city staff?

Details not being made public yet, but mayor says policy is 'meant to motivate people to get vaccinated'