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Top doc embraces hugging ... but only those in your household!

Top doc embraces hugging ... but only those in your household!

Despite some easing of restrictions, it's not time to hug just anyone even though it's a 'critical need we all have,' says region's medical officer of health
Mixed martial arts student becomes teacher at Black Lotus

Mixed martial arts student becomes teacher at Black Lotus

'Martial arts will always be my passion, but I don’t need to fight and compete to fuel that passion,' says Riley Sova who has transitioned from combatant to trainer
TIP OF THE WEEK: What's the buzz about a plant-based diet?

TIP OF THE WEEK: What's the buzz about a plant-based diet?

Food accounts for nearly a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emission – more than all our cars, planes, trains and ships combined
City busy preparing to 'ease into' Stage 2 reopening

City busy preparing to 'ease into' Stage 2 reopening

'Opening things up isn't as easy as flipping a switch,' says mayor who urges people to continue to adhere to public health guidelines
Justice for Black Lives rally happening Saturday in Orillia

Justice for Black Lives rally happening Saturday in Orillia

'There’s a revolution happening in the world and Orillia needs to be a part of it,' says organizer of upcoming demonstration at Couchiching Beach Park
Summer's first heat wave sparks warning from health unit

Summer's first heat wave sparks warning from health unit

When temperatures are high, overexertion will increase the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration or heat stroke; Check out these tips!
Three Orillia schools recognized as active-living champions

Three Orillia schools recognized as active-living champions

Ophea feted schools for celebrating, promoting and enhancing well-being of students, staff and community; Twin Lakes, Uptergrove and Orchard Park recognized
Three new cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County today

Three new cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County today

Two people from Barrie and one from Bradford are the latest to test positive for the coronavirus; There are no new cases in Orillia
Unrest in U.S. brings up painful memories for Black Orillia woman

Unrest in U.S. brings up painful memories for Black Orillia woman

Rachel Scheirich says she 'always felt like an alien' while growing up in Washago; She says Canada 'has a long way to go'
WATCH: Child-care centres, summer day camps permitted to reopen as of Friday

WATCH: Child-care centres, summer day camps permitted to reopen as of Friday

Child-care centres and summer day camps will be permitted to open so long as they meet provincial guidelines