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Results still not available for asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

Results still not available for asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

‘We are not provided with any information about whether a positive case is related to a clinic,’ says Catholic board official
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Teen's 2019 death at Barrie foster home sparks lawsuits

Teen's 2019 death at Barrie foster home sparks lawsuits

David Roman was 15 years old and living at a privately run group home in Barrie when he was stabbed to death; Parents launch $3.75M lawsuit
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Applications being accepted for new accelerated PSW program at Georgian

Applications being accepted for new accelerated PSW program at Georgian

'We’ll have 148 seats available, which will be delivered at most Georgian campuses with intakes in April and May,' says college official
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Legislation would reduce cost, time of broadband development

Legislation would reduce cost, time of broadband development

Efforts aim to connect more Ontarians to fast internet speeds
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Two charged with drug trafficking after allegedly fleeing police in West Ridge

Two charged with drug trafficking after allegedly fleeing police in West Ridge

Fentanyl, MDMA, cannabis, Canadian currency, a conductive energy weapon and a knife were seized; Orillia woman is facing multiple charges
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Orillia woman among 121 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Orillia woman among 121 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are also four new cases in Severn Township; Currently there are 18 people across Simcoe County hospitalized with COVID-19
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Orillia's chamber calls for action to target gender inequality

Orillia's chamber calls for action to target gender inequality

'We, at the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, choose to challenge our public policymakers to take action in their upcoming budget,' says chamber official
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Lakehead Orillia researchers receive COVID-related grants

Lakehead Orillia researchers receive COVID-related grants

Special COVID-19 grants are timely, and emphasize how research in the social sciences is important to understand how COVID-19 is impacting society
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More than 560 people were homeless this winter: Local survey

More than 560 people were homeless this winter: Local survey

At least 17 per cent of the people counted in the survey were living rough in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn
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What does a return to 'red zone' mean for Orillia?

What does a return to 'red zone' mean for Orillia?

'As we begin to open up, it’s now up to us to keep each other safe and help minimize the chance of any further lockdown,' warns mayor
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