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78 illegal cannabis storefronts closed over the last two years: OPP

78 illegal cannabis storefronts closed over the last two years: OPP

152 warrants executed across Ontario, resulting in seizure of over 180,000 cannabis plants, dried cannabis, edibles and concentrates, other illicit drugs, OPP say
Gravenhurst driver faces impaired charges after New Year's Day crash

Gravenhurst driver faces impaired charges after New Year's Day crash

The accused was taken to hospital with minor injuries
COVID-19 prevention measures working wonders to stop spread of the flu

COVID-19 prevention measures working wonders to stop spread of the flu

While lab-confirmed influenza cases are next to nil in Ontario, Dr. Gardner says this also illustrates the virulence of COVID-19
Ontario reports record 3,519 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports record 3,519 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 89 deaths and 144 new hospitalizations today
Two charged with impaired in separate incidents

Two charged with impaired in separate incidents

One driver was seen swerving and the other unsafely driving a snowmobile
Barrie police not at fault for prisoner's overdose: SIU

Barrie police not at fault for prisoner's overdose: SIU

'It is evident... there is patently nothing to investigate,' says SIU director in final report; The 44-year-old man was treated and has recovered
Matchedash Lofts 'getting close' to completion despite pandemic

Matchedash Lofts 'getting close' to completion despite pandemic

'Constantly evolving cloud' of pandemic has led to shortage of workers; 'COVID has just been a day-to-day mitigation problem,' official says
What was the most borrowed book in 2020 at Orillia's library?

What was the most borrowed book in 2020 at Orillia's library?

The Orillia Public Library has released its list of the top borrowed books of 2020, proving reading could not be touched by the surge of 'cancel culture'
US: Electoral vote count completed, Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

US: Electoral vote count completed, Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

Statement comes after day of violence, chaos on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that lawmakers from both sides have blamed on the president
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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