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Ontario reports 1,135 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 1,135 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's report includes 2,302 recoveries, 125 new hospitalizations, and 19 deaths
Unique 24-hour Carden Challenge is going to the birds (3 photos)

Unique 24-hour Carden Challenge is going to the birds (3 photos)

'After my first challenge, I was so addicted, I found I couldn’t stop birding,' says long-time participant of event that helps support the globally rare Carden Alvar
Applications being accepted for second round of Healthy Communities Initiative

Applications being accepted for second round of Healthy Communities Initiative

Federal funding is meant to 'transform public spaces' in response to COVID-19 and to help 'encourage our sense of collective identity'
WATCH: All Ontario long-term care homes in compliance with new regs on air-conditioning

WATCH: All Ontario long-term care homes in compliance with new regs on air-conditioning

For the first time, province has set standards for cooling in long-term care homes during the summer months
LETTER: In the end, everybody loses in ruthless housing market

LETTER: In the end, everybody loses in ruthless housing market

Whether it’s a home, an apartment, or a bedroom, the housing market has moved disproportionately in favour of landlords who are cashing in, letter writer says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Heading to Swift Rapids? There are things you need to know!

Heading to Swift Rapids? There are things you need to know!

Trespassing fines can be issued to those who enter prohibited areas at and near the dam operated by Orillia Power Generation
Pathologist describes lethal wounds suffered by father, son

Pathologist describes lethal wounds suffered by father, son

'It’s just medically implausible that this degree of injury would be survivable for a great deal of time,' says Dr. Andrew Williams
Virtual Dance Balm program, homes tour offer pandemic relief

Virtual Dance Balm program, homes tour offer pandemic relief

Popular CFUW homes tour has adapted to virtual format and will raise much needed funds for local female graduates, says arts columnist
Orillia OPP nab six impaired drivers during long weekend stops

Orillia OPP nab six impaired drivers during long weekend stops

All six drivers are facing impaired charges while one is facing an additional charge of driving while under suspension