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OMA honours two Orillia doctors and a vital local volunteer

OMA honours two Orillia doctors and a vital local volunteer

Dr. Gary Smith and Dr. Ron Taylor earned the 2021 Ontario Medical Association Glenn Sawyer Award, while Fred Larsen was recognized for community service
Orillia sporting groups cry foul over province's regulations

Orillia sporting groups cry foul over province's regulations

'I am confident that change is coming. The time is now, not July 26,' says Orillia Legion Minor Baseball president
Why are our iconic barns vanishing? Forum will address issue

Why are our iconic barns vanishing? Forum will address issue

OMAH's history speaker series event June 16 will shine the spotlight on the rich history of barns and rural life in the area
Local artists encouraged to branch out to support sustainability

Local artists encouraged to branch out to support sustainability

Sustainable Orillia is seeking the powerful portrayal of local artists’ deep appreciation for trees, using visual art, songs and/or stories
Memorial created in Barrie to honour lives lost in residential schools

Memorial created in Barrie to honour lives lost in residential schools

'We’ve been talking about this for years; some people are now just listening,' says Barrie Native Friendship Centre official
Ontario reports 916 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 916 new COVID cases Monday

The cumulative average incidence rate in the province is 3,575.4 cases per 100,000 people in Ontario
Transport truck flees after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries

Transport truck flees after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries

Pedestrian mounted truck, a confrontation ensued that led to injury; OPP seeking help to track down driver
PROFILE: Orillia nurse comes out of retirement to vaccinate locals

PROFILE: Orillia nurse comes out of retirement to vaccinate locals

'I had one girl literally dance up to the chair she was so excited. I had another lady start crying as I gave her the needle because she was so happy,' says Orillia nurse
Recreational camping ban, provincial border restrictions extended

Recreational camping ban, provincial border restrictions extended

Nine orders are now in place until at least June 16
LETTER: Citizen says visitors are scoffing at rules, calls for action

LETTER: Citizen says visitors are scoffing at rules, calls for action

Citizen who visited Couchiching Beach on Sunday said number of visitors underlines fact that 'rules are useless without enforcement'