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Orillia Public Library welcoming visitors back inside Tuesday

Orillia Public Library welcoming visitors back inside Tuesday

Saturdays will be for curbside pickup only; 'We can’t wait to welcome back everybody,' says local library official
Indigenous activist creates second encampment at Balm Beach

Indigenous activist creates second encampment at Balm Beach

'This demonstration is a peaceful action to educate the public and to work in unity in shared concerns of accessing waterways,' says local activist
Indigenous community vaccination clinic set for Tuesday

Indigenous community vaccination clinic set for Tuesday

Clinic to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rotary Place and walk-ins are available to Indigenous individuals aged 12 or older
OPP identify teen who drowned in Muskoka River on weekend

OPP identify teen who drowned in Muskoka River on weekend

Noel Caoile, of Mississauga, was located in the early morning hours on July 4, say police
COVID-safe lawn bowling rolls out at local facility

COVID-safe lawn bowling rolls out at local facility

A full schedule of social bowling and some fun tournaments is now planned for the summer
Porter Airlines resuming service in select cities in September

Porter Airlines resuming service in select cities in September

Airline announces flights are resuming to select destinations on Sept. 8, which will be nearly 18 months after flights were first suspended
Police release video, 9-1-1 call after canoeists rescued on Lake Simcoe

Police release video, 9-1-1 call after canoeists rescued on Lake Simcoe

Incident happened June 24 when wind carried three people far from shore; Authorities remind people to know their exact location
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect: Environment Canada

Storms could produce strong winds and large hail this afternoon
Foundation, LEGO memorial aim to honour Chris Bellchambers

Foundation, LEGO memorial aim to honour Chris Bellchambers

'I’m hoping Chris can become a part of the community again,' says cousin of Chris Bellchambers, who drowned June 20 at Couchiching Beach Park
Orillia resident among 11 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Orillia resident among 11 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are 10 people from Simcoe County hospitalized with COVID-19 related illness, which includes two new hospitalizations since Friday