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No local residents among 39 new COVID cases in region today

No local residents among 39 new COVID cases in region today

Testing has now confirmed all three variant strains in Simcoe-Muskoka
Orillia senior nearly falls victim to 'scary' scam, warns others

Orillia senior nearly falls victim to 'scary' scam, warns others

'It’s so disturbing. I just think of all the older people we have here in Orillia and how vulnerable they might be,' says woman's daughter
This week in OrilliaMatters+: There's still time to land the big one!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: There's still time to land the big one!

Plus a brand new giveaway and meet reporter Tyler Evans
Province sending AstraZeneca to primary care providers in Simcoe Muskoka

Province sending AstraZeneca to primary care providers in Simcoe Muskoka

The new vaccines will be reserved for adults between 60 and 64 years old, and appointments will be made by invitation, so don't call your doctor
City seeks input on development of proposed new tree bylaw

City seeks input on development of proposed new tree bylaw

Proposed bylaw stipulates that the permit would need to be supported by a certified arborist, along with payment of a permit fee
Couchiching Conservancy fetes volunteers, celebrates accomplishments

Couchiching Conservancy fetes volunteers, celebrates accomplishments

With support from the community, the Conservancy now helps to protect over 13,500 acres of wilderness, AGM attendees told
WATCH: Ontario ready to step up vaccine delivery in pharmacies and mass vaccine sites

WATCH: Ontario ready to step up vaccine delivery in pharmacies and mass vaccine sites

Province hits the one millionth vaccination mark Wednesday afternoon
Grant applications now available from Community Foundation

Grant applications now available from Community Foundation

Applications are being accepted until April 16 but applicants are encouraged to contact officials for more information
Some hurdles remain, OHL season still a possibility

Some hurdles remain, OHL season still a possibility

Local health units will also play a role in the return to action for teams
Variants of concern 'dominating' among local COVID cases

Variants of concern 'dominating' among local COVID cases

More variant cases showing up in wastewater testing; 'It’s being shown now, throughout the world, that this type of wastewater data can provide an early warning'