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OPP warn of spam email with links to images of child sexual abuse

OPP warn of spam email with links to images of child sexual abuse

Recipients of emails are asked to contact their local police detachment and to abstain from opening the emails
Two men facing charges after police seize drugs, weapons in Severn

Two men facing charges after police seize drugs, weapons in Severn

Police seized quantities of cocaine, fentanyl as well as a 'taser ring' after stopping vehicle believed to be used by local drug dealers
Eight charged after police seize handgun, drugs in Albert Street bust

Eight charged after police seize handgun, drugs in Albert Street bust

Police seized quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs; Six people from Orillia are among those facing charges
Four new staff COVID-19 cases reported at Trillium Manor

Four new staff COVID-19 cases reported at Trillium Manor

Facility-wide resident testing is taking place again today, Jan. 7, officials say
BREAKING: Southern Ontario students will not return to school until at least Jan. 25

BREAKING: Southern Ontario students will not return to school until at least Jan. 25

This applies to elementary and secondary students
Pandemic claims another victim; downtown clothing store closing

Pandemic claims another victim; downtown clothing store closing

Fashion Therapy owner says pandemic was the final nail in the coffin; 'I do worry more stores are going to close,' she said
WATCH: Ontario medical officer of health Dr. David Williams makes announcement

WATCH: Ontario medical officer of health Dr. David Williams makes announcement

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
Orillia woman among 52 new confirmed COVID cases today

Orillia woman among 52 new confirmed COVID cases today

The health unit is reporting that a Midland resident has died due to COVID-19 over the past 24 hours
School announcement coming today as virus rates rise in children: Ford

School announcement coming today as virus rates rise in children: Ford

All students are currently learning online as part of a provincial lockdown
Christian Island enters 'hard lockdown' after first positive COVID-19 case

Christian Island enters 'hard lockdown' after first positive COVID-19 case

Beausoleil First Nation has instituted the lockdown to try to keep the virus at bay, says local elder