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Protocols in place as FreshSpoke moves forward during lockdown

Protocols in place as FreshSpoke moves forward during lockdown

Local food to be delivered safely throughout Simcoe and Muskoka during provincial stay-at-home order with curbside pickup also available, says official
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Local LTC home residents, front-line workers roll up sleeves for 'critical' vaccines

Local LTC home residents, front-line workers roll up sleeves for 'critical' vaccines

'It gave me a sense of peace knowing that I do have some protection now,' says Orillia PSW; To date, 11,189 doses have been administered in the region
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Area man fined $1,500 for working in illegal cannabis store

Area man fined $1,500 for working in illegal cannabis store

Police in Ontario have been ramping up enforcement in the past two years, targeting illegal cannabis production, sale and distribution
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Georgian to host virtual winter open house this month

Georgian to host virtual winter open house this month

The open house is on Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Three OPP members charged as part of towing industry probe

Three OPP members charged as part of towing industry probe

Four more OPP officers - including two Highway Safety Division officers - have also been suspended with pay as result of ongoing investigation
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Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID cases today

According to the province, there were 51 deaths related to the coronavirus over the past 24 hours
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Old shack, bought for $15, was home to prolific publishing duo

Old shack, bought for $15, was home to prolific publishing duo

Kenneth Wells wrote several books that were illustrated by his wife, Lucille Oille; The couple lived in The Owl Pen on a farm in Medonte
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Province extends Reopening Ontario Act orders

Province extends Reopening Ontario Act orders

Orders extended to February 19
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LETTER: Historian makes case for elements on city's coat of arms

LETTER: Historian makes case for elements on city's coat of arms

Letter writer hopes council will maintain core elements of the original design. 'If recolouring the current coat of arms is called for, then so be it,' he said
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Keep smiling
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