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Making Orillia's drinking water taste better could deter plastic bottle use: councillor

Making Orillia's drinking water taste better could deter plastic bottle use: councillor

Staff to report back on ways to make city's drinking water taste, smell better; 'If you want to counteract the use of bottled water, you need to have an attractive alternative'
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City eyes creation of clean-up crew to tackle 'urgent' litter problem

City eyes creation of clean-up crew to tackle 'urgent' litter problem

Coun. Tim Lauer says problem needs 'long-term, ongoing' attention at municipal level
Orillia parents 'feeling hopeless' with Ford's decision to close schools

Orillia parents 'feeling hopeless' with Ford's decision to close schools

'This constant last-minute notice is the biggest stress on parents,' says Orillia mother, who is concerned about her daughters' mental and emotional health
Terry Fox's brother urges Canadians to keep up the fight

Terry Fox's brother urges Canadians to keep up the fight

'Terry would say anything is possible if you try,' says older brother, adding 'that's what we challenge Canadians to do: try like Terry'
Stay-at-home order delays start of popular Orillia Perch Festival

Stay-at-home order delays start of popular Orillia Perch Festival

'We are happy that the participants are still wanting to come out and do it,' says organizer of one of Canada's largest fishing derbies
CDC has provided $2.3M during pandemic to support 59 local businesses

CDC has provided $2.3M during pandemic to support 59 local businesses

'The Orillia Area CDC was like a light in the dark, illuminating the confusing funding and loan options,' says local business owner of support
14 residents in Orillia among 367 new COVID cases in region since Friday

14 residents in Orillia among 367 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are also 6 new cases in Oro-Medonte and five in Severn Township, officials say
Pandemic's third wave washes out non-emergency surgery at OSMH

Pandemic's third wave washes out non-emergency surgery at OSMH

For the past few weeks, every bed has been occupied at OSMH, says official, who notes 25 additional beds were opened and 'that is still not enough'
Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Orillia McDonald's

Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Orillia McDonald's

The last day the employee worked at the Highway 12 location was April 8