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County councillors eye future plan to appoint unelected warden

County councillors eye future plan to appoint unelected warden

'I believe there’s common agreement that the role of the warden is something that requires a full-time dedicated person,' said Oro-Medonte Township mayor
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.
Local nurse steps up to lend a hand amid Thunder Bay COVID crisis

Local nurse steps up to lend a hand amid Thunder Bay COVID crisis

'It’s just what I do, I like to help, it’s just in me,' says local nurse who worked 12-hour shifts to help with a crisis among people experiencing homelessness
Get the shot wherever and whenever you can, top doc urges

Get the shot wherever and whenever you can, top doc urges

'I’m actually in favour of people being able to immunized anywhere. It’s ultimately to our benefit, it’s in our interest,' says medical officer of health
Looking for a job in Orillia? Agilec offers free help, services

Looking for a job in Orillia? Agilec offers free help, services

Agilec is a free service to anyone who is unemployed or underemployed (less than 20 hours a week) and over the age of 15; Facility also helps local businesses
Gun-range plans jam; proponent's second attempt shot down

Gun-range plans jam; proponent's second attempt shot down

Plans for indoor gun range in Barrie were defeated over 'significant concerns'
How much did County of Simcoe councillors earn in 2020?

How much did County of Simcoe councillors earn in 2020?

Oro-Medonte Mayor Harry Hughes earned $23,067.29 for his county council duties, topping the list among local politicians
Waypoint launches fundraiser to address community's 'mental health needs'

Waypoint launches fundraiser to address community's 'mental health needs'

Survey discovers more than three-quarters of Canadians say their mental health has been impacted by COVID-19
Boil water advisory issued for some residents on Victoria Crescent

Boil water advisory issued for some residents on Victoria Crescent

A recent watermain break is to blame, officials say
WATCH: Province investing $3.7M to help seniors, people with disabilities get their COVID-19 vaccinations

WATCH: Province investing $3.7M to help seniors, people with disabilities get their COVID-19 vaccinations

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here