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COLUMN: Get the word out! It's time to kick 2020 to the 'CERB'

As 2020 comes to a close, let's hope we've heard the end of Zoom, social distancing, panic buying and other pandemic-related mania

Dec 30, 2020 5:45 PM Read more >

Fire marshal deems destructive Midland house fire arson

Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying owner of distinctive metal can found at the scene of the blaze

Dec 30, 2020 4:42 PM Read more >

Barrie resident takes snowman building to eye-popping heights

'COVID hit and I thought it might be a good way to get people to smile. So far, it's working,' says Chad Hanna

Dec 30, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

56 new COVID cases in region today, including three Orillia residents

There are more than 900 active cases in the region, most in Simcoe County, according to the region's health unit

Dec 30, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

Oro-Medonte residents say new 'muzzle' for citizens is 'rubbish'

Township says code is a way to deal with harassment from members of public; 'It’s such a blatant attempt to muzzle and stifle and tell the population to be quiet'

Dec 30, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

WATCH: Public Health Ontario briefing to highlight vaccine prioritization, distribution

Dr. Barbara Yaffe will be joined by vaccine distribution task force members

Dec 30, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

It's time to nominate someone for Orillia Citizen of the Year award

'This year has been very difficult, and we must celebrate those in our community who have gone above and beyond in exemplifying the Orillia spirit,' says mayor

Dec 30, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >