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Ontario reports 3,424 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 3,424 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes 192 new hospitalizations, 3,997 recoveries, and 26 deaths
Spikeball is the 'lawn game of your wildest dreams' (3 photos)

Spikeball is the 'lawn game of your wildest dreams' (3 photos)

'It’s easy to learn; it’s good exercise, and really portable,' says local Spikeball enthusiast of unique game that can be played - safely - almost anywhere
LETTER: Citizen says amalgamation idea is not just trash talk

LETTER: Citizen says amalgamation idea is not just trash talk

'Disjointed and ineffective patchwork of measures generates consternation and frustration for all of us living in this area,' laments letter writer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.
Fall plans for local schools to come by end of this month: officials

Fall plans for local schools to come by end of this month: officials

'We have to look closer at this funding to see what we can do. We also have to focus on what’s best for students,' says local school board official
Orillia's iconic cultural centres adapt to weather pandemic storm

Orillia's iconic cultural centres adapt to weather pandemic storm

Orillia Museum of Art & History puts spotlight on 'furry art' in unique new exhibit that can be enjoyed virtually, says arts and entertainment columnist
Orillia woman among local graduates feted by school board

Orillia woman among local graduates feted by school board

'I have been blessed to witness the incredible ways our students work to change the world in positive ways,' says official
Midland councillor in hot water again over ‘persistent and flagrant disregard’ for code of conduct

Midland councillor in hot water again over ‘persistent and flagrant disregard’ for code of conduct

Allegations suggest Coun. Carole McGinn tried to use her position to 'intimidate operations manager and damage his reputation'
Orillia man charged with fraud after four separate investigations

Orillia man charged with fraud after four separate investigations

Investigations stem back to November of 2020; In three of the cases, a deposit was paid to the contractor who did not complete the work
County extends unique Digital Main Street program

County extends unique Digital Main Street program

Program launched in May 2020 to help local businesses go digital and hashelped more than 339 local small businesses