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Small businesses eligible for support funds amid provincial shutdown

Small businesses eligible for support funds amid provincial shutdown

One-time grant can be used as business owners see fit
LETTER: Dear (deflated) Santa: We need more than 'stuff' this year

LETTER: Dear (deflated) Santa: We need more than 'stuff' this year

Orillia artist appeals for something more meaningful this Christmas after happening upon deflated Santa
Five new COVID cases reported in Orillia: Health Unit

Five new COVID cases reported in Orillia: Health Unit

The health unit reported 188 new cases in the region since Friday; One man from Barrie succumbed to the coronavirus
COVID-19: Here's what will stay open and what will be forced to close on Dec. 26

COVID-19: Here's what will stay open and what will be forced to close on Dec. 26

Malls, ski hills, museums, concert venues and theatres must close
Pierre Poilievre endorses local Conservative MP hopeful

Pierre Poilievre endorses local Conservative MP hopeful

Federal finance critic backs Marcus Mattinson for Simcoe North nomination; 'It’s very encouraging for my campaign to receive the support of Pierre'
OPP warns of 'high-pressure' scammers promising energy rebates

OPP warns of 'high-pressure' scammers promising energy rebates

The OEB does not engage and is not involved in any type of sales activity, police say
WATCH: Provincewide shutdown will come into effect on Boxing Day

WATCH: Provincewide shutdown will come into effect on Boxing Day

Premier Doug Ford announces provincewide shutdown will commence on Dec. 26
Public Health officials: Data shows more "hard lockdowns" to control the spread of COVID-19

Public Health officials: Data shows more "hard lockdowns" to control the spread of COVID-19

Doctors argue that unless Ontario takes dramatic measures, the case count and death rate will only get worse
Simcoe Santa brings the jolly old elf to your doorstep, virtually

Simcoe Santa brings the jolly old elf to your doorstep, virtually

'Santa answers their questions about life at the North Pole and how Santa gets his magic,' says man behind unique festive venture
Five residents and six staff now COVID-positive at Trillium Manor

Five residents and six staff now COVID-positive at Trillium Manor

Orillia long-term care home has been in outbreak since Dec. 14