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LETTER: 'Mammoth task' of vaccinations requires patience

LETTER: 'Mammoth task' of vaccinations requires patience

We need a reality check, should go about our business, safely, and re-visit the situation at the end of January, says letter writer
Bracebridge OPP lay impaired charge after snowplow crashes into ditch

Bracebridge OPP lay impaired charge after snowplow crashes into ditch

In a separate incident, an impaired charge was laid during a traffic stop in Gravenhurst on the same day
COLUMN: Celebrating three years of OrilliaMatters

COLUMN: Celebrating three years of OrilliaMatters

We are thankful for the community's support as we continue to strive to be Orillia's go-to source for accurate, unbiased local news and information
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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New downtown cannabis shop sparks mixed reviews from neighbours

New downtown cannabis shop sparks mixed reviews from neighbours

'This type of store I don’t think is conducive to the type of clientele we generally wish to appeal to in our downtown core,' says neighbouring merchant
Step inside lives of Alicia, her family in Alzheimer Society campaign

Step inside lives of Alicia, her family in Alzheimer Society campaign

Four-part short film series follows a vibrant mother and grandmother who lives with Alzheimer’s, and her family, as they confront this disease head-on
OPP warn of spam email with links to images of child sexual abuse

OPP warn of spam email with links to images of child sexual abuse

Recipients of emails are asked to contact their local police detachment and to abstain from opening the emails
Two men facing charges after police seize drugs, weapons in Severn

Two men facing charges after police seize drugs, weapons in Severn

Police seized quantities of cocaine, fentanyl as well as a 'taser ring' after stopping vehicle believed to be used by local drug dealers
Eight charged after police seize handgun, drugs in Albert Street bust

Eight charged after police seize handgun, drugs in Albert Street bust

Police seized quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs; Six people from Orillia are among those facing charges
Four new staff COVID-19 cases reported at Trillium Manor

Four new staff COVID-19 cases reported at Trillium Manor

Facility-wide resident testing is taking place again today, Jan. 7, officials say