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Second wave 'much harder' than first, laments region's top doc

Second wave 'much harder' than first, laments region's top doc

'Clearly, (COVID-19) has had a major impact on the well-being of the people of Simcoe-Muskoka,' official says at virtual town hall forum on COVID-19
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Orillia man charged with break and enter, theft

Orillia man charged with break and enter, theft

Four others were charged with trespassing after incident on East Street
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Health Unit reports 112 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Health Unit reports 112 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

There are five new confirmed cases in our area - three in Orillia, one in Oro-Medonte and one in Severn Township, officials say
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Local pet owners 'begging' province to deem grooming essential

Local pet owners 'begging' province to deem grooming essential

'There are now animals out there who are suffering and can’t get the help they need,' said local groomer; MPP says she will raise issue with provincial leaders
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'Kids have had everything taken away,' says frustrated parent of decision to keep schools closed

'Kids have had everything taken away,' says frustrated parent of decision to keep schools closed

'People that are north of Orillia where there are (fewer) cases, they should be going back to school' says parent, upset with the way the province made its decree this week
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Challenge accepted: Severn, Oro-Medonte councils taking part in snowman competition

Challenge accepted: Severn, Oro-Medonte councils taking part in snowman competition

Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke will take on role of 'supposedly neutral' judge in lighthearted competition
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WATCH: Feds deploying mobile health units to help Ontario in fight against COVID-19

WATCH: Feds deploying mobile health units to help Ontario in fight against COVID-19

MHUs will provide an additional 200 hospital beds in the GTA
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Family 'heartbroken' after snowmobiling death of father of six

Family 'heartbroken' after snowmobiling death of father of six

'He was a loving father to his six children ... (his) tragic and unexpected passing has left his family heartbroken and forever missed,' says woman who started fundraiser
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Attention students! Funny stories can net you cash from Leacock Associates

Attention students! Funny stories can net you cash from Leacock Associates

Three cash prizes of $1,000, $700 and $300 are offered to help winners with post-secondary education costs
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Pandemic's impact 'negligible' at Lake Simcoe airport, official says

Pandemic's impact 'negligible' at Lake Simcoe airport, official says

Aircraft movements have decreased by around 35%, largely due to temporary closure of the flight school and decline in recreational flying, says airport manager
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