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Local centenarian who worked on Avro Arrow visits rare replica

Local centenarian who worked on Avro Arrow visits rare replica

104-year-old Gerald McCulloch brought his 1956 ID badge from Orenda Engines with him, just like he would have every day for work
About 96% of local COVID cases involve unvaccinated people

About 96% of local COVID cases involve unvaccinated people

'It’s important to note that almost a quarter of our population has yet to receive their first dose,' say region's medical officer of health
Police investigating derogatory words spray painted near Muskoka Pride event in Gravenhurst

Police investigating derogatory words spray painted near Muskoka Pride event in Gravenhurst

Police say the words were spray painted on the road sometime overnight on July 19
‘Ventilation is key’; Local CUPE members air back-to-school concerns

‘Ventilation is key’; Local CUPE members air back-to-school concerns

Simcoe Muskoka and Bruce Grey education workers met with union leadership today to raise issues felt in local schools
'It's OK to not be OK': Tornado survivors offered help to deal with trauma

'It's OK to not be OK': Tornado survivors offered help to deal with trauma

'We know people heal best when they have connections and relationships,' says local pediatrician Dr. Rob Meeder
Province unveils funds to aid local manufacturers (11 photos)

Province unveils funds to aid local manufacturers (11 photos)

Included in the $2.8-M announcement is $375,000 for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Centre of Excellence to be established at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Couchiching Beach swimming advisory lifted

Couchiching Beach swimming advisory lifted

It was first issued on July 20
Batter up! Hundreds of slo-pitch players return to local diamonds

Batter up! Hundreds of slo-pitch players return to local diamonds

'We are really excited to be back, we missed getting together with our friends and playing the sport that we love to play,' says Orillia slo-pitch player
Oro-Medonte resident among eight new COVID cases Friday

Oro-Medonte resident among eight new COVID cases Friday

There is also a new case in Gravenhurst today, the health unit says in its daily update
Nurses Association wants mandatory vaccinations for all health workers

Nurses Association wants mandatory vaccinations for all health workers

Nurses group also argues that a challenge under Charter of Rights would not succeed