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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Talk to kids about vaccines and pack a mask: Health unit official

Talk to kids about vaccines and pack a mask: Health unit official

Simcoe-Muskoka MOH will be recommending masking for junior and senior kindergarten students in September
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Good morning, Orillia!

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Voters will 'punish' Trudeau at polls, Bernier tells Orillia crowd (5 photos)

Voters will 'punish' Trudeau at polls, Bernier tells Orillia crowd (5 photos)

People's Party of Canada leader speaks to more than 100 during Orillia stop; 'I’m using my words as my weapons and I will use my weapons until we win'
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Youth gets probation after pleading guilty in crash that killed local teen

Youth gets probation after pleading guilty in crash that killed local teen

'When you know someone who lost their life to it, it’s frustrating... it doesn’t seem like there’s much consequences,' says family friend
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COLUMN: Local performers rejoice as live music finally returns

COLUMN: Local performers rejoice as live music finally returns

After 18 months of near silence, there are, finally, many opportunities to enjoy live music locally, says arts and entertainment columnist
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