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Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

'I am sure that the chickadees will be happy to see visitors return with seed in hand,' Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre staffer says
Pandemic can't shut out joy of hockey for local players

Pandemic can't shut out joy of hockey for local players

Many local players jumped at the opportunity to participate in Shoot Out Challenge during lockdown
Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

In a letter to the region's populace, the medical officer of health again explained his decision to advise lockdown and today's announcement about moving to red zone
COLUMN: Even Mr. Potato Head is not safe in today's world

COLUMN: Even Mr. Potato Head is not safe in today's world

'Hasbro is making sure all feel welcome in the Potato Head world,' news release states; It's a head-shaker, columnist says
Province sheds light on who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

Province sheds light on who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

An online booking service with a call centre is expected to be operational by March 15, officials announced today
Local business owners warily welcome return to red zone

Local business owners warily welcome return to red zone

'If they don’t start making decisions backed by data, we’re going to be in the same position in a few weeks,' says owner; Today's demonstration called off
Orillia woman among 29 new COVID cases in region today

Orillia woman among 29 new COVID cases in region today

There is also a new case in Severn Township today, health officials say
Rama Youth Council co-ordinator encourages youth to explore their heritage

Rama Youth Council co-ordinator encourages youth to explore their heritage

'I felt lost as a kid. I didn’t know who I was or where I came from,' says Brooke Morrow, who recently made a presentation at area high school
Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

The lockdown that started Monday will last until Sunday
WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

Province expecting to hit one million vaccine doses administered early next week