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COVID-19 vaccine arrives by helicopter to Christian Island

COVID-19 vaccine arrives by helicopter to Christian Island

Beausoleil First Nation has organized a three-day clinic for band members, says official
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Local businesses teaming up to dish out free pizza for frontline workers

Local businesses teaming up to dish out free pizza for frontline workers

'Tops in Pizza is partnering with Mark Goode for Wednesday event; Giving back to our community is really important to us,' says Tops co-owner
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WATCH: Canada to receive 6.5M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of March

WATCH: Canada to receive 6.5M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of March

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
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Ontario reports 1,258 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,258 new COVID cases Friday

Public Health Ontario has reported 1,138 new cases of COVID-19 today (Feb. 24). Today's report includes 23 new deaths, four were residents at long-term care homes.
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Snowflake Series raises $1,500 for Orillia Youth Centre's fund

Snowflake Series raises $1,500 for Orillia Youth Centre's fund

28th annual run organized by Orillia Lions Club went virtual this year; Proceeds will support Jake Beers Creative Fund
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WATCH: Province to expand access to before and after school daycare programs

WATCH: Province to expand access to before and after school daycare programs

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
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BREAKING: Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

BREAKING: Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Canada has pre-ordered 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine
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Local groups praise province's $12M funding for Greenbelt

Local groups praise province's $12M funding for Greenbelt

Greenbelt Foundation 'really drives research and supports groups like ours that help inform decision makers,' says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition official
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Enjoy the little things.
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Highway 400 closed through Barrie following separate incidents

Highway 400 closed through Barrie following separate incidents

Police investigating after a person fell from the Anne Street bridge; There was also an unrelated crash in the southbound lanes
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