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Anglican churches will remain closed to worship all summer

Anglican churches will remain closed to worship all summer

'The well-being and safety of all our parishioners and the communities we serve is uppermost in our hearts and minds,' says archbishop
<b>LETTER:</b> Government needs to step up to provide housing

LETTER: Government needs to step up to provide housing

Municipal/county governments could solve the problem for those in the community who are 'houseless,' says letter writer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Supreme Court of Canada to hear local medical negligence lawsuit

Supreme Court of Canada to hear local medical negligence lawsuit

Local woman had to have her kidney removed after she experience severe post-surgical pain, which led to the discovery of a blockage caused by scar tissue
Local charities can apply for aid through emergency support fund

Local charities can apply for aid through emergency support fund

A total of $75,000 is available locally via federal government's Emergency Community Support Fund through Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
Doug Ford to ask Ontario legislature to extend state of emergency through June

Doug Ford to ask Ontario legislature to extend state of emergency through June

On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford will ask the provincial legislature to extend Ontario's state of emergency for another four weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
E-bike driver from Penetanguishene charged with impaired

E-bike driver from Penetanguishene charged with impaired

Police say the accused also damaged detachment property, which prompted further charges against the 44-year-old man
Well-known local doctor recognized for 50 years of service <b>(3 photos)</b>

Well-known local doctor recognized for 50 years of service (3 photos)

Dr. David Collins was surprised to be recognized; 'Please know how much you mean to everyone here. Without you, we are lost,' said Spencer House official
Severn asks residents to weigh in on township's new branding

Severn asks residents to weigh in on township's new branding

'It’s our sincere hope that everyone in the community is compelled to provide their input and enjoy themselves while doing so,' said mayor
Oro-Medonte woman, Severn man among new COVID-19 cases in region

Oro-Medonte woman, Severn man among new COVID-19 cases in region

This is the first confirmed case in Oro-Medonte since April 20; In all, there are nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the region since Friday