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New reserve fund would be 'important tool' in climate change fight: Fallis

New reserve fund would be 'important tool' in climate change fight: Fallis

City staff will look into feasibility of creating reserve; 'It only makes logical sense,' councillor says
Voluntary asymptomatic COVID testing begins at Simcoe schools next week

Voluntary asymptomatic COVID testing begins at Simcoe schools next week

Each school board will have testing clinics at a different high school each week; 'It’s a proactive approach, whereas otherwise we might not know,' says official
Uber Eats is now on the local menu after expanding into Orillia

Uber Eats is now on the local menu after expanding into Orillia

'We are thrilled to have Uber Eats come to Orillia and that we are going to be a part of it,' said Joe Winacott of Studabakers, one of more than 40 local restaurant options
Snowmobiler airlifted to Toronto hospital after striking tree

Snowmobiler airlifted to Toronto hospital after striking tree

The 60-year-old snowmobiler was transported to Toronto trauma hospital after suffering serious injuries in the single-vehicle crash
Teen killed by train Sunday remembered as 'kind, loving kid'

Teen killed by train Sunday remembered as 'kind, loving kid'

Aunt believes teen, who was walking a dog, was bending over, possibly to adjust the dog’s collar, when he was struck by the train
Virtual panel to hear from local Black leaders from diverse fields

Virtual panel to hear from local Black leaders from diverse fields

'Our goal is to offer participants a window into life as a Black person in North America,' says Georgian College faculty, panelist
OPP helicopter used to rescue hikers from ice floe near Tobermory

OPP helicopter used to rescue hikers from ice floe near Tobermory

Hikers had drifted almost 3 km from shore; OPP helicopter was able to hover above the hikers and make a daring ice rescue, returning both people safely to shore
Two Orillia women among 144 COVID cases reported in region since Friday

Two Orillia women among 144 COVID cases reported in region since Friday

There are 556 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region, with the majority of those in Simcoe County
What pandemic? Coldest Night of the Year event shatters goals

What pandemic? Coldest Night of the Year event shatters goals

This year's event in Orillia raised a record $167,000 so far; 'We are completely blown away to be honest. It’s incredible,' official says of event's success
Local author tackles Britain's 'haunted' history in new book

Local author tackles Britain's 'haunted' history in new book

Orillia author Kyle Falcon, a Patrick Fogarty grad, delighted by book deal; Research revealed fascinating tie between British in World War 1 and supernatural universe