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Event at MPP's office will draw attention to lockdown's impact on small businesses; 'We’ve done nothing but follow guidelines during the pandemic'

There are also two new cases in Severn Township today, the health unit confirms

As the one-year anniversary of the pandemic approaches, our staff reflects on a year like no other; We want to hear from you about how the pandemic has altered your life

Extra funding to be targeted at First Nations in remote areas

'If things stay the same, if we can’t get any help, I’m going to have to bite the bullet and lose my life savings that I put into this restaurant,' laments Orillia restaurant owner

Union president says that while stress levels among staff remains high, he doesn't know of any positive staff cases

Leaders call on the federal government to increase Canada Health Transfer by 13% a year

'They loved the different animals and were showing each other, they were a real hit,' said Champlain Manor official of 100 hand-made paper animals

Today's update includes 1,072 recoveries, 10 deaths, and 47 new hospitalizations

No classrooms have been closed as a result of a case at Orillia Secondary School, officials say