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Council denies chamber's request for Port of Orillia financial relief

Council denies chamber's request for Port of Orillia financial relief

Decision to turn down pandemic-related request based on modest profit 'unfortunate,' says chamber's past president
Three Orillia residents among 38 new COVID cases in region

Three Orillia residents among 38 new COVID cases in region

There is also a new confirmed case in Ramara Township today; To date, more than 70,000 doses of vaccine have been administered in region
Local restaurants 'happy' to see capacity restrictions eased

Local restaurants 'happy' to see capacity restrictions eased

'It will be nice to feel somewhat full. We’ve waited a long time for this,' says GM of Orillia's State and Main restaurant
Coldwater man says $100,000 Encore win a 'wonderful blessing'

Coldwater man says $100,000 Encore win a 'wonderful blessing'

The 30-year-old father plans to pay some bills and put a down payment on a house for his family
Wasaga Beach attempted murder suspect arrested in Saskatoon

Wasaga Beach attempted murder suspect arrested in Saskatoon

Arrest warrant was issued for Brayden Bullock on March 13 following a stabbing incident that left the victim in serious condition
City's street sweepers, crews begin spring cleanup process

City's street sweepers, crews begin spring cleanup process

City staff urge residents not to pile up sand on the roadway; Spring cleanup takes about 12 weeks and is weather dependent
Adopt Me: Ivy is a cuddly bunny (adopted)

Adopt Me: Ivy is a cuddly bunny (adopted)

She is looking for a home where she can be free-range in the house and sleep in a size-appropriate cage at night
Hospice Orillia seeks volunteers with empathy, kindness and compassion

Hospice Orillia seeks volunteers with empathy, kindness and compassion

'It’s wonderful to be able to provide a listening ear and to add a positive moment to their day,' says Hospice Orillia volunteer
Ontario reports 1,546 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 1,546 new COVID cases Tuesday

The province has also reported nine deaths, 1,271 recoveries, and 57 new hospitalizations in its latest update
Local landlords stressing over rent freeze, delays in tribunal hearings

Local landlords stressing over rent freeze, delays in tribunal hearings

'If you can’t increase rent and inflation is greater than that you are in trouble,' says local property manager