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Good morning, Orillia!

Tough times never last but tough people do.
Santa’s Village hoping for merry news to re-open this spring

Santa’s Village hoping for merry news to re-open this spring

'We are just trying to get some assurance from the government that there is some light down this dark tunnel, and we are going to be able to open,' says GM of Santa’s Village
Local creatives find inspirational ways to thrive amid pandemic

Local creatives find inspirational ways to thrive amid pandemic

'We all miss being in the crowd at a show, or on stage looking out into a sea of fans ... but there are still a lot of positives,' said local hip-hop artist Zain Campbell
Coalition wants formal inquiry into poor treatment of the elderly

Coalition wants formal inquiry into poor treatment of the elderly

OHC charges that elderly do not get adequate access to hospitals or long-term care treatment
Talks about possible vaccine passport for Canadians ongoing: Minister

Talks about possible vaccine passport for Canadians ongoing: Minister

'Right now, we don’t have an intention of requiring proof of vaccination,' says health minister
Search warrants lead to drug charges for four local residents

Search warrants lead to drug charges for four local residents

All four are facing drug trafficking charges in addition to other various charges
Extensive damage will 'hinder' probe into Ramara plane crash

Extensive damage will 'hinder' probe into Ramara plane crash

Small plane was 'completely consumed' by fire after crashing onto Lake Simcoe ice Monday, investigator says
You're invited to 'eggsplore' Ramara Township on Easter Weekend

You're invited to 'eggsplore' Ramara Township on Easter Weekend

Township holding scavenger hunt contest, featuring 12 suprise locations, that will take residents all around Ramara Township
No local residents among 44 new COVID cases in region

No local residents among 44 new COVID cases in region

Error correction led to 34 previously-reported cases - including three from Severn Township - being removed as they were confirmed negative, officials say
Oro Station development 'very exciting' for Georgian College, students

Oro Station development 'very exciting' for Georgian College, students

'The educational opportunities are massive,' says Formula-E racing team official who is working with the project's Orillia-based developer