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Five Orillia residents, all under 64, test positive for COVID-19

Five Orillia residents, all under 64, test positive for COVID-19

The health unit is reporting 72 new COVID cases in today's update in addition to two deaths - a person from Barrie and a person from Tiny Township
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Grandson walks for Alzheimer's in memory of his beloved Oma

Grandson walks for Alzheimer's in memory of his beloved Oma

'The funds raised during the walk stay in our community to support the vital programs and services we provide,' says official of vital annual fundraiser
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Less work, more relaxing - Enter for a chance to win a total lawn care package

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Less work, more relaxing - Enter for a chance to win a total lawn care package

Plus a profile of an Orillia family who have a desire to leave behind a healthier planet for future generations to enjoy
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Vaccines starting to help turn the tide of COVID-19, says Gardner

Vaccines starting to help turn the tide of COVID-19, says Gardner

Region's medical officer of health is 'tremendously encouraged' by vaccine results and uptake in Simcoe-Muskoka
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Local artist helps raise crucial funds for 'amazing' Comfie Cat Shelter

Local artist helps raise crucial funds for 'amazing' Comfie Cat Shelter

'Hard times are hitting everybody with COVID going on, and I just wanted to do something to help the community,' says Manuela Maurus
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Orillia man, woman charged with robbery, aggravated assault

Orillia man, woman charged with robbery, aggravated assault

Police say man and woman robbed someone in a vehicle on Mississaga Street, leaving a man with serious injuries; Duo turned themselves in the next day
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WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

Province projects two-thirds of the province will have gotten their first jab by end of May
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Pandemic hasn't slowed down cybercrime targeting locals, OPP inspector says

Pandemic hasn't slowed down cybercrime targeting locals, OPP inspector says

Cyber criminals don't 'discriminate,' says Det. Sgt. Vern Crowley, head of the Orillia-based cybercrime investigations team
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Ontario reports 2,320 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 2,320 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's update also includes 3,477 recoveries, 139 new hospitalizations, and 32 deaths
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Pandemic is not the cat's meow for isolated, lonely dogs: expert

Pandemic is not the cat's meow for isolated, lonely dogs: expert

'As much as people are getting COVID fatigued, so are the animals, they need to have interactions with other dogs,' says owner of Coldwater pet centre
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