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Funding available to help Indigenous students bridge 'learning gap'

Funding available to help Indigenous students bridge 'learning gap'

The pandemic has really 'thrown a wrench into learning systems,' says official, noting grant applications will be accepted until Aug. 26
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Local injured workers face 'dire' challenge as WSIB's surplus hits $6B

Local injured workers face 'dire' challenge as WSIB's surplus hits $6B

'It’s unbelievable that the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) would talk about dispersing the funds to employers,' says advocate for local injured employees
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15 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

15 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

The new cases reported today are in Barrie, Bradford, Essa, New Tecumseth and Muskoka Lakes
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Orillia and area

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Orillia and area

Potential hazards include 100 km/h wind gusts, ping pong ball size hail
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Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

The new rule is part of updated provincial guidance issued today on managing virus outbreaks, including in schools
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Health unit hosting pop-up COVID vaccine clinics Aug. 13-16

Health unit hosting pop-up COVID vaccine clinics Aug. 13-16

Walk-in vaccinations are available on a first-come basis, while supplies last and no appointment is necessary
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Deadline is approaching for the Village Media Journalism Scholarship Program

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Deadline is approaching for the Village Media Journalism Scholarship Program

Plus, enter for a chance to win an iPad
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Orillia Terriers 'super excited' to open training camp this weekend

Orillia Terriers 'super excited' to open training camp this weekend

'This is a really good year to be a local hockey player as far as the Orillia Terriers go,' predicts Terriers general manager
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Severn Township man, 71, drowns in MacLean Lake

Severn Township man, 71, drowns in MacLean Lake

Numerous individuals in kayaks and on personal watercraft went into the water to search for the man, say Orillia OPP
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County to investigate ways to quell 'devastating' LDD moth spread

County to investigate ways to quell 'devastating' LDD moth spread

'I know our township has just been overcome with it ... if it did happen in your area you know how devastating it is,' said Severn Township deputy mayor
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