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Loobies: Comfort food done right in the midst of uncertain times

Loobies: Comfort food done right in the midst of uncertain times

'We will continue to take it day by day and we will adapt in the best way we feel is necessary,' says co-owner of popular Craighurst eatery
Ontario reports 978 new COVID cases today, a new record daily high

Ontario reports 978 new COVID cases today, a new record daily high

Majority of new cases are in Toronto (384), Peel Region (170), and York Region (141); Six more people have died with the virus
'Heartbreaking and alarming': Union demands action after nurse attack

'Heartbreaking and alarming': Union demands action after nurse attack

Urgent meeting demanded after a registered practical nurse at Southlake was attacked by a patient, just days after another nurse suffered severe workplace injuries
During the war, the Maple Leaf Club was a hot spot for soldiers

During the war, the Maple Leaf Club was a hot spot for soldiers

'Look your best ... change partners after every dance (and) do not leave the club with a soldier,' hostesses were instructed
Province understands importance of youth mental health: Dunlop

Province understands importance of youth mental health: Dunlop

'Having access to the support that young people need is very important,' says MPP Jill Dunlop in announcing $24.3 million in funding for children/youth mental health
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Good morning, Orillia!

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Check out the Halloween spirit on display in Orillia (17 photos)

Check out the Halloween spirit on display in Orillia (17 photos)

Despite the pandemic, the spooky spirit of Halloween is easy to find within Orillia's neighbourhoods
Staff 'extremely frustrated and stressed,’ says Simcoe Manor union official

Staff 'extremely frustrated and stressed,’ says Simcoe Manor union official

'It’s a big outbreak and it is concerning,' says union official; County thankful to staff for 'their herculean efforts during this serious outbreak'
'One-stop shop' bridal boutique opens in downtown Orillia

'One-stop shop' bridal boutique opens in downtown Orillia

'We’ve really listened to our (customers) over the past year to figure out what they want and those are the things we’ve brought into our new location,' says owner
Much-loved Twin Lakes secretary celebrates 45 years at school

Much-loved Twin Lakes secretary celebrates 45 years at school

Dianne Purdy was a student at Twin before starting to work there; 'I think she’s had an immeasurable impact,' says school principal