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Tobogganing safety doesn't have to be an uphill battle, says nurse

Tobogganing safety doesn't have to be an uphill battle, says nurse

Health unit official urges people to survey the hill and the area around it before sledding and stresses helmets are 'common sense' items on an icy hill
Ontario lockdown may not lift at the end of January: Ford

Ontario lockdown may not lift at the end of January: Ford

Ford also says new COVID-19 projections that will be released next week are very concerning
WATCH: Trudeau makes an announcement

WATCH: Trudeau makes an announcement

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
Ontario reports record 4,249 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports record 4,249 new COVID cases today

Approximately 450 cases from Toronto confirmed on Jan. 5 and 6 were added to today's totals as they were previously not reported
Orillia man accused of stealing from vehicle

Orillia man accused of stealing from vehicle

Police say they responded to a call from the victim who saw the accused stealing from their vehicle
Barrie field hospital ramping up to ease pressure on OSMH, others

Barrie field hospital ramping up to ease pressure on OSMH, others

'We’re supporting our region as best we can to work through this COVID pandemic and all the stresses and challenges it’s brought to us in our region,' says official
WATCH: Premier Doug Ford makes announcement

WATCH: Premier Doug Ford makes announcement

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
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

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