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Got the January blahs? The library has a surprise (bag) for you!

Got the January blahs? The library has a surprise (bag) for you!

Library offering surprise bag of hand-selected books and movies for you to take home and enjoy at your leisure
Supreme Court upholds local judge's decision in medical malpractice suit

Supreme Court upholds local judge's decision in medical malpractice suit

Nation's top court upholds decision that woman be awarded $1.3 million - a decision orginally reached by long-time Orillia lawyer/judge Greg Mulligan
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Good morning, Orillia!

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Collingwood store charged for non-compliance with Reopening Ontario Act

Collingwood store charged for non-compliance with Reopening Ontario Act

The local retail store is one of two businesses reported by the health unit as receiving a fine related to the province's emergency legislation
COLUMN: Messaging around stay-at-home order clear as mud

COLUMN: Messaging around stay-at-home order clear as mud

We are under stay-at-home orders, but as columnist suggests, we just don't seem to understand
TIP OF THE WEEK: Group offers 10 keys to happier living

TIP OF THE WEEK: Group offers 10 keys to happier living

Happiness and sustainability can go hand-in-hand, says Sustainable Orillia, urging citizens to challenge themselves
Environment Canada issues winter weather travel advisory for Orillia and area

Environment Canada issues winter weather travel advisory for Orillia and area

Snow squalls are expected well into the evening
Roberta Place sees significant spike in COVID cases, another death

Roberta Place sees significant spike in COVID cases, another death

There are now 92 residents infected with the virus and 57 staff members following 'severe' outbreak at south-end Barrie facility
'Severely diminished' vaccine supply has health unit rethinking local rollout

'Severely diminished' vaccine supply has health unit rethinking local rollout

Plan to vaccinate retirement home residents over the next 10 days will be delayed; 'It’s certainly bad news,' says health unit official
Severn Township unveils 'brand' new website, look

Severn Township unveils 'brand' new website, look

New look features 'a warm and inviting feel that reflects Severn’s natural beauty and other standout assets,' says Mayor Mike Burkett