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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Bait your hook for a chance to win a fly-in fishing trip

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Bait your hook for a chance to win a fly-in fishing trip

And details on a +member live virtual event!
Former Orillia teacher among dozens of educators who lost licence to teach

Former Orillia teacher among dozens of educators who lost licence to teach

New law mandates any educator disciplined for sexually abusive conduct or child pornography receive lifetime ban; Peter John Emery was a supply teacher at ODCVI
Orillia OPP laid three impaired charges on Valentine's Day

Orillia OPP laid three impaired charges on Valentine's Day

The charges were laid in the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Ramara
Region's top doctor warns relaxed orders could be temporary

Region's top doctor warns relaxed orders could be temporary

'I would advise the province that they be fully prepared to put back in place the stay-at-home order and a shutdown beyond a third wave, if not sooner,' Gardner says
New legislation would eliminate court delays, says Downey

New legislation would eliminate court delays, says Downey

'The growth and well-being of our communities demands easier and faster access to a justice system that works for people,' says Attorney General Doug Downey
Ontario reports 847 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 847 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province has also reported 10 deaths, 51 new hospitalizations, and 1,456 recoveries in today's update
Local Black community to reflect on 'making change' in Orillia

Local Black community to reflect on 'making change' in Orillia

Members of Orillia’s Black community, spanning generations of hard work, welcome you to virtual panel event in celebration of Black History Month
New hospice is 'a testament to the spirit of this community' (7 photos)

New hospice is 'a testament to the spirit of this community' (7 photos)

'What a wonderful facility you have created in a thoughtful and peaceful setting,' said Orillia mayor of $3.5-million residential hospice
Local woman calls for forensic inquiry into 'financial fraud'

Local woman calls for forensic inquiry into 'financial fraud'

'You can rob a store and get into more trouble than when you rob 14,000 people of their life savings,' says Oro-Medonte woman who lost money in Fortress scheme
Good morning, Orillia!

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