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Local artists inspired to go deeper with Truth and Reconciliation for show at St. Paul's

Local artists inspired to go deeper with Truth and Reconciliation for show at St. Paul's

Call to Action #83 Art Project: Round 2 is now on display at St. Paul’s Centre in Orillia
Ontario reports 2,357 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,357 new COVID cases today

The province has confirmed 27 deaths and 86 new hospitalizations today
Postcard provides interesting glimpse into previous century

Postcard provides interesting glimpse into previous century

It must have been an extremely hot day in 1909 to entice this fully clothed family to wade into the cool water at Lake Couchiching
Proposed eviction ban would be 'catastrophic' to small landlords, protestors say

Proposed eviction ban would be 'catastrophic' to small landlords, protestors say

Small group of landlords protested outside Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop's Midland constituency office Friday
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Celebrate the little things
COLUMN: Childhood memories of visiting Santa haven't faded one bit

COLUMN: Childhood memories of visiting Santa haven't faded one bit

Columnist reflects on how it used to be compared to how it is now in 2020
Number of inmates infected with COVID-19 at area jail doubles

Number of inmates infected with COVID-19 at area jail doubles

Fourteen inmates at Central North Correctional Centre have tested positive
Top doc welcomes COVID vaccine for Simcoe-Muskoka

Top doc welcomes COVID vaccine for Simcoe-Muskoka

'This has come … none too soon, even though it’s remarkable that it is this soon,' said Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
St. James' Christmas dinner tradition off the table this year

St. James' Christmas dinner tradition off the table this year

Annual community dinner at Orillia church replaced with vouchers due to COVID-19 restrictions
Orillia OPP investigating possible police radio frequency interference

Orillia OPP investigating possible police radio frequency interference

Interfering with radio frequency can result in $25,000 fine and/or imprisonment