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Simcoe County must be included in Greenbelt expansion plan: coalition

Simcoe County must be included in Greenbelt expansion plan: coalition

'Our water and environment is a shared heritage and should not be sacrificed to benefit a few,' coalition official says
Orillians encouraged to shop local during 'perilous times'

Orillians encouraged to shop local during 'perilous times'

'Keep shopping local because every little bit will help to ensure those businesses survive' amid pandemic, says mayor
Here's what the Red Zone means for residents of Ramara

Here's what the Red Zone means for residents of Ramara

Residents are still encouraged to call in to speak with staff and access municipal services online where available
Orillia man among 35 new COVID cases reported today

Orillia man among 35 new COVID cases reported today

One more death was reported in the region today; The health unit says there are 25 people hospitalized in Simcoe County due to the coronavirus
Son charged with murdering mom in 'shocking' Ramara incident

Son charged with murdering mom in 'shocking' Ramara incident

'It’s definitely a shocking incident,' says OPP official; Michael Lahay faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges in wake of violent attack on Monck Road
Community Foundation offering 'healthy communities' grants

Community Foundation offering 'healthy communities' grants

Funding available for projects that help create safe and vibrant public spaces, improve mobility options and provide digital solutions to improve neighbourhoods
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Bait your hook for a chance to win a fly-in fishing trip

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Bait your hook for a chance to win a fly-in fishing trip

And details on a +member live virtual event!
Former Orillia teacher among dozens of educators who lost licence to teach

Former Orillia teacher among dozens of educators who lost licence to teach

New law mandates any educator disciplined for sexually abusive conduct or child pornography receive lifetime ban; Peter John Emery was a supply teacher at ODCVI
Orillia OPP laid three impaired charges on Valentine's Day

Orillia OPP laid three impaired charges on Valentine's Day

The charges were laid in the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Ramara
Region's top doctor warns relaxed orders could be temporary

Region's top doctor warns relaxed orders could be temporary

'I would advise the province that they be fully prepared to put back in place the stay-at-home order and a shutdown beyond a third wave, if not sooner,' Gardner says