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Ontario reports 2,553 new COVID cases today, 1,939 yesterday

Ontario reports 2,553 new COVID cases today, 1,939 yesterday

The province also reported a lower than average number of tests processed today, resulting in the highest per cent positivity rate ever at 9.7 per cent
Midland house fire under investigation: OPP

Midland house fire under investigation: OPP

Home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived; No injuries were reported
Watch: Hillier provides an update on vaccine rollout

Watch: Hillier provides an update on vaccine rollout

Watch the livestream of the media briefing here
LETTER: Do local MPPs support seniors in homes or shareholders?

LETTER: Do local MPPs support seniors in homes or shareholders?

Lobbyists for long-term care homes have had more influence over government decisions than have our dying seniors, laments letter writer
Orillia man 'disappointed' with city's lack of action on nuisance cats

Orillia man 'disappointed' with city's lack of action on nuisance cats

Bruce McRae's family frustrated with neighbour's 'menace' cat on their property; 'It’s disappointing that the mayor did not offer any solutions,' he says
15 to 30 cm of snowfall possible today: Environment Canada

15 to 30 cm of snowfall possible today: Environment Canada

Travel will likely be hazardous due to significant snow accumulations, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Local residents express concerns about crowds at toboggan hill

Local residents express concerns about crowds at toboggan hill

'We are not unsupportive of people in Orillia participating in such an iconic thing,' said local official. 'To police it would be close to impossible'
Closure of Ontario's largest indoor flea market 'heartbreaking,' says 400 Market vendor

Closure of Ontario's largest indoor flea market 'heartbreaking,' says 400 Market vendor

Innisfil Antique Market owners Jackie and Henry Jones sublet space at the Pickering Markets’, which is now permanently closed and must vacate the space in 30 days
Former Midland councillor, police officer dies from COVID-19

Former Midland councillor, police officer dies from COVID-19

Jack Charlebois was originally admitted to hospital after falling and breaking his hip last month