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Take-out Tuesday a win-win for local restaurants, community

Take-out Tuesday a win-win for local restaurants, community

Rotary Club of Orillia launches initiative with restaurants, with portion of proceeds going to club's local needs fund
‘Infodemic’ not helping people understand COVID, vaccines, panel says

‘Infodemic’ not helping people understand COVID, vaccines, panel says

'You spend less mental energy not having to dive deep into something and really go and find the right answer or the valid or credible source,' says panelist
COLUMN: Lockdown sparks love of nature that threatens our parks

COLUMN: Lockdown sparks love of nature that threatens our parks

Communication and education of respectful land ethics are being stressed … will the masses hear it? Response will be telling, says columnist
Ontario reporting 3,422 new, confirmed COVID cases today

Ontario reporting 3,422 new, confirmed COVID cases today

In the past 24 hours, there have been 69 deaths (up from 50 yesterday) reported by Public Health Ontario
Ontario's COVID test processing dips on Tuesdays, here's why

Ontario's COVID test processing dips on Tuesdays, here's why

On Friday a record 76,742 tests were reported processed, on Tuesday, there were 44,802 tests processed
Georgian alumni to teach eight-week online ecommerce program

Georgian alumni to teach eight-week online ecommerce program

Program is geared to those looking to expand their business online
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Celebrate the little things
Eight residents have now died with COVID at Barrie home

Eight residents have now died with COVID at Barrie home

With vaccinations beginning Saturday at the long-term care home, official hopes this will create 'an added layer of defence' against the virus
Winter walks in the woods proving popular amid pandemic

Winter walks in the woods proving popular amid pandemic

'What I like is that when you hike, you never know what’s around the next corner,' says Ganaraska Hiking Club official
Popular annual boat show hopes to make virtual waves this year

Popular annual boat show hopes to make virtual waves this year

The 2021 Virtual Toronto International Boat Show officially goes live on Monday, Jan. 18 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 24