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Economic recovery funds could be used to tackle Orillia's security, mental health concerns

Economic recovery funds could be used to tackle Orillia's security, mental health concerns

If funding isn't available to act on working group recommendations, task force might pitch in with financial support, council told
Orillia cancer survivor praises front-line 'angels' at OSMH

Orillia cancer survivor praises front-line 'angels' at OSMH

'Everyone at the hospital was really wonderful,' says Helen Robb, 75, who underwent chemotherapy treatment in the midst of the pandemic
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for the region

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for the region

Snow expected to end this evening
Mayor to seek 'rationale' from province on 'catch and release' policing

Mayor to seek 'rationale' from province on 'catch and release' policing

Letter from Sarnia city council prompts Orillia councillor to ask for more information about Form 10 promises to appear in court
Wagg’s grows again, acquires rival Grainger Uniform Rental

Wagg’s grows again, acquires rival Grainger Uniform Rental

'We believe there is a lot of common ground between our two companies that will allow us to build a strong foundation for a successful future,' says Billy Wagg
Simcoe County school absences creeping up, but closures not imminent: health unit

Simcoe County school absences creeping up, but closures not imminent: health unit

Orillia schools reporting between 10% and 33% of staff and students absent from in-person learning on Jan. 21
More than 120 inmates now have COVID at superjail, official says

More than 120 inmates now have COVID at superjail, official says

'With the number of staff who have tested, and how quickly this variant appears to be spreading, there are definitely concerns around staffing,' says union official
55 pairs of Crocs stolen from Wasaga Beach business: OPP

55 pairs of Crocs stolen from Wasaga Beach business: OPP

Police report suspect smashed a window to gain entry to Mosley Street business
Health unit reports 5 deaths, 8 new hospitalizations in region

Health unit reports 5 deaths, 8 new hospitalizations in region

Testing captures 466 new cases in Simcoe-Muskoka; 49 people from the region are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19