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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
Book documents raw racism of epic road trip from 1970s (9 photos)

Book documents raw racism of epic road trip from 1970s (9 photos)

50 years ago, duo embarked on a five-month road trip throughout Mexico and the U.S., an experience that taught them many things about life, travel and culture
Year in review: Remembering those we lost in 2020

Year in review: Remembering those we lost in 2020

In 2020, we lost some notable, much-loved entertainers, innovators, news makers and people of note
Coast Guard to break ice in Midland area this week

Coast Guard to break ice in Midland area this week

The date is subject to change with no notice depending on operational requirements or weather conditions
Local trustees have faced plenty of 'curve balls' during pandemic

Local trustees have faced plenty of 'curve balls' during pandemic

‘I have never worried so much about anything in my entire life,’ says Orillia trustee Jodi Lloyd who is chair of the public school board
Two COVID cases confirmed at separate McDonald's locations in Barrie

Two COVID cases confirmed at separate McDonald's locations in Barrie

Restaurant at 446 Bayfield shut down last night for 'full cleaning'; Other case identified at location in south end