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Local nursing students help older adults combat social isolation

Local nursing students help older adults combat social isolation

'It’s an effective method of delivering health care and will continue to grow throughout the coming years,' says Georgian official
Ontario reports 1,038 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 1,038 new COVID cases Thursday

The province also confirmed 44 deaths, 72 new hospitalizations, and 1,277 recoveries in today's update
Pandemic can't slow down local Nordic skiers and fat bikers

Pandemic can't slow down local Nordic skiers and fat bikers

'We need to get outside and exercise,' says local OPP staffer, stressing 'even small efforts can have huge impacts'
Going for a walk on the trail? Lock your car, police warn

Going for a walk on the trail? Lock your car, police warn

'I love walking in the forests, but this has definitely left me feeling pretty uneasy about doing it again,' says one victim
Lighthouse volunteer to run 50k during Coldest Night of the Year

Lighthouse volunteer to run 50k during Coldest Night of the Year

'These sorts of things spur the community on and ignite spirit and inspire people to ... spread awareness for people who are experiencing homelessness,' says official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

You can if you think you can.
Local labour council calls on Ford to mandate paid sick days

Local labour council calls on Ford to mandate paid sick days

'Employees who are low-wage earners or precariously employed are going into work sick. That’s happening today ... in Simcoe-Muskoka,' says local official
Union raises concerns after snow plow 'clips' vehicle in Orillia

Union raises concerns after snow plow 'clips' vehicle in Orillia

'This is the kind of thing that we worry about,' union rep says; city defends training, qualifications of workers replacing striking employees
Former downtown store owner starts unique art enterprise

Former downtown store owner starts unique art enterprise

Olivia Neal is working mainly in textiles, takes commissions and is donating some proceeds from her work to help the disadvantaged
Simcoe County must be included in Greenbelt expansion plan: coalition

Simcoe County must be included in Greenbelt expansion plan: coalition

'Our water and environment is a shared heritage and should not be sacrificed to benefit a few,' coalition official says