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Pandemic will keep Martyrs' Shrine shuttered again this summer

Pandemic will keep Martyrs' Shrine shuttered again this summer

Move has led to 'significant number of layoffs' and deferral of infrastructure work at the local religious institution
Orillia victim sent 'large quantity' of bitcoin to fraudster posing as RCMP officer

Orillia victim sent 'large quantity' of bitcoin to fraudster posing as RCMP officer

Since the beginning of February, Orillia OPP officers have fielded a number of complaints about fraud from local residents
Airport wants Ramara to sell road allowance to allow for new runway

Airport wants Ramara to sell road allowance to allow for new runway

'If we went ahead and did this, there would be a lot of disappointed residents,' said councillor, who wants to give residents a chance to provide feedback
Six Orillia residents among 43 new COVID cases reported today

Six Orillia residents among 43 new COVID cases reported today

There are also three new cases in Oro-Medonte Township; There are three more confirmed cases of the UK variant in our region, says health unit
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Is it possible to retire debt free and wealthy plus a new way to connect with us!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Is it possible to retire debt free and wealthy plus a new way to connect with us!

We are hosting a free, virtual Ask the Money Lady +member event on Wednesday, March 3! Have you been thinking about your finances lately? Wondering how to work toward retiring debt-free and wealthy? Are you looking for unbiased financial advice from
Local mental health outreach program 'hugely beneficial'

Local mental health outreach program 'hugely beneficial'

New funding allows for additional crisis worker to join COAST team; officials hope for permanent funding so there's more 'noteworthy success stories'
WATCH: Ford announces $115M to train 8,200 new PSWS in accelerated six-month program

WATCH: Ford announces $115M to train 8,200 new PSWS in accelerated six-month program

Accelerated training program to begin operation in April at 24 publicly funded colleges
Local realtors challenged to raise $100,000 for Building Hope

Local realtors challenged to raise $100,000 for Building Hope

'Loving on our clients and our community is something we really stand for, so this is an opportunity to really express that,' says Mark Faris, whose firm donated $50,000
Ontario reports 1,054 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,054 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province also reported nine deaths, 65 new hospitalizations, and 1,291 recoveries in today's update
New COVID case at East Oro School shuts down classroom

New COVID case at East Oro School shuts down classroom

There are currently 22 active cases of COVID-19 in schools across Simcoe County, according to school boards and the health unit