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Good morning, Orillia!

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Lengthy drug and weapons investigation leads to numerous charges

Lengthy drug and weapons investigation leads to numerous charges

Various drugs, guns, ammunition and currency seized as part of arrests
Yoga in the snow event this weekend will support Sharing Place

Yoga in the snow event this weekend will support Sharing Place

'It’s a nice community event that brings people together and it’s something that we can do safely during the pandemic era,' says Snowga event coordinator
Ramara will not pursue MZO for Rama Road development

Ramara will not pursue MZO for Rama Road development

Township, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing both 'agreed that the MZO isn’t the right tool' to help development of Rama Road corridor move forward
Roberta Place outbreak 'something I will never forget,' says OSMH CEO

Roberta Place outbreak 'something I will never forget,' says OSMH CEO

Offical says there is 'a profound feeling of sadness, though, for lives lost and the impact that will have on families, caregivers and staff'
Passenger on Barrie GO Train positive for COVID-19 variant

Passenger on Barrie GO Train positive for COVID-19 variant

York Region Public Health has issued a public notice regarding the infectious passenger who travelled on Feb. 9 and 10 from Vaughan to Toronto, and return
National Cupcake Day is a sweet way to help animals in need

National Cupcake Day is a sweet way to help animals in need

'Enjoy a cupcake for National Cupcake Day and make a donation to provide urgently needed care and shelter for homeless animals,' urges Orillia OSPCA official  
Jill Dunlop, other local MPPs hosting virtual town hall forum Friday

Jill Dunlop, other local MPPs hosting virtual town hall forum Friday

Purpose of the meeting is to provide clarity on roles and responsibilities of the provincial government, local public health units, and municipal bylaw enforcement
Liberals encourage 'local voices' to weigh in on policy issues

Liberals encourage 'local voices' to weigh in on policy issues

Simcoe North association will be reaching out to local residents via social media, surveys, virtual consultations, and articles to gather their ideas
Health unit reports 48 new cases today, but none in Orillia

Health unit reports 48 new cases today, but none in Orillia

Two more deaths were also reported today; 23 people from Simcoe County are hospitalized currently due to COVID-19