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Doug Ford issues new provincewide stay-at-home order

Doug Ford issues new provincewide stay-at-home order

The stay-at-home order is effective Thursday, April 8
Many people still fear calling 911 to report an overdose, official says

Many people still fear calling 911 to report an overdose, official says

'There’s still a stigma around calling police. It’s a scary thing, they’re going to get arrested, my parents are going to find out,' says mother
One person taken to hospital after Midland structure fire

One person taken to hospital after Midland structure fire

Office of Fire Marshal investigating blaze in Midland Tuesday
Four new Orillia COVID cases among 84 reported in region today

Four new Orillia COVID cases among 84 reported in region today

There are 41 people from Simcoe County hospitalized with COVID-19, which includes four new hospitalizations; 13 people are in intensive care units locally
WATCH: Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency with new stay-at-home order

WATCH: Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency with new stay-at-home order

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here 
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Get Up Close and Personal with HGTV's Bryan Baeumler

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Get Up Close and Personal with HGTV's Bryan Baeumler

Plus enter for the chance to win a box of treats from around the world every month for a year!
Police seize cocaine, heroin, meth after traffic stop on Canice Street

Police seize cocaine, heroin, meth after traffic stop on Canice Street

Orillia man, female youth are facing multiple charges after OPP stopped suspicious vehicle
Unique program sets local students up for successful trades careers

Unique program sets local students up for successful trades careers

Program 'a great way to prepare for the future and get motivated,' OSS student says after signing OYAP agreement with local company
Five new COVID cases reported today in Simcoe County schools

Five new COVID cases reported today in Simcoe County schools

There are no new positive cases at Orillia area schools
LETTER: Reader worries we've learned nothing from HRC's past

LETTER: Reader worries we've learned nothing from HRC's past

How many more deaths does it take for a change of thinking to give priority to people and not profit, asks frustrated long term care home volunteer