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WATCH: Ontario health officials provide update on the COVID-19 pandemic

WATCH: Ontario health officials provide update on the COVID-19 pandemic

First pandemic media briefing of 2021
Ramara mayor seeking federal Conservative nomination

Ramara mayor seeking federal Conservative nomination

Basil Clarke, calling the lockdown a mistake, says fiscal responsibility, gun laws, small businesses among reasons for running
Access to Orillia's OPP detachment limited during lockdown

Access to Orillia's OPP detachment limited during lockdown

OPP encourages those in need of detachment-based services are asked to call and make an appointment first
Man charged in convenience store robbery within three hours

Man charged in convenience store robbery within three hours

Responding officers checked on the well-being of store staff who were uninjured and were reporting an unknown male had threatened the store clerk
Public meeting on tap for proposed 7-storey apartment building

Public meeting on tap for proposed 7-storey apartment building

Developer seeking zoning bylaw amendment for 70-unit building at north end of Laclie Street; Virtual meeting will take place Jan. 18
Ontario reports 3,270 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 3,270 new COVID cases today

Public Health Ontario is noting a rise in incidence rates, an increase in active cases, and a record rate of positive results
LETTER: Bylaw targets 'abusive' minority, say former councillors

LETTER: Bylaw targets 'abusive' minority, say former councillors

Some feel because 'council is elected and staff are public servants they are entitled to abuse, criticize and make false accusations because they pay their wages'
Cardinals remind us to enjoy the moment (7 photos)

Cardinals remind us to enjoy the moment (7 photos)

Cardinals may forage low to the ground, but they sing on another level, notes local birdwatcher
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Sending good vibes your way today
Poll suggests pandemic made some Canadians more grateful for what they have

Poll suggests pandemic made some Canadians more grateful for what they have

More than half of survey respondents identified improving their mental health as a New Year's resolution