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Orillia doc 'thrilled' to be named Family Physician of the Year

Orillia doc 'thrilled' to be named Family Physician of the Year

Kim McIntosh receives honour from Ontario College of Family Physicians, says it's a group effort; 'Everyone does their part and we’ve all moved as a team'
Vaccine passport not on the horizon, officials say

Vaccine passport not on the horizon, officials say

Official says province's online system is easily accessible, while focus remains on having 'the highest vaccination rate possible'
Lakehead hosting virtual forum on residential schools Monday night

Lakehead hosting virtual forum on residential schools Monday night

'When History Hurts: A Community Dialogue,' event to take place virtually on July 19 at 8 p.m.
Police seize cocaine, Canadian currency during Gravenhurst drug bust

Police seize cocaine, Canadian currency during Gravenhurst drug bust

Two people from Gravenhurst are facing multiple charges as a result of bust
Gateway Casino Innisfil set to reopen Friday

Gateway Casino Innisfil set to reopen Friday

Innisfil's casino will be one of the first to reopen in the province
Orillia resident among five new COVID cases in region Wednesday

Orillia resident among five new COVID cases in region Wednesday

The Orillia 'community acquired' case involves a person between 18 and 34 years of age, says health unit in its daily report
Community mourns well-known tow truck driver, 'good guy'

Community mourns well-known tow truck driver, 'good guy'

Wayne Whitechurch died doing what he loved while responding to an emergency call; 'He cared for me and my kids; he was such a good man,' says widow
'Mason Power Poles' will help make treatment for local kids less scary

'Mason Power Poles' will help make treatment for local kids less scary

'The nurses are excited to use them and the kids will love them. It helps us take better care of our kids and families,' says OSMH official
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Put your feet up and relax with a summer staycation valued at $400!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Put your feet up and relax with a summer staycation valued at $400!

Plus, do you know an aspiring journalist? Village Media has launched a scholarship program to support journalism students
Horseshoe Valley mountain biker gearing up for Tokyo Olympics

Horseshoe Valley mountain biker gearing up for Tokyo Olympics

'I’m excited for this opportunity. I’m nervous, but I think I’m ready for it,' said Peter Disera who is in Tokyo preparing to take on world's best athletes