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Georgian College to hold virtual 'get-to-know-you' events

Georgian College to hold virtual 'get-to-know-you' events

Events provide 'ideal opportunity to find out what our seven campuses have to offer as you or your loved one explore postsecondary options,' official says
Dress for Success calendar highlights resilient women

Dress for Success calendar highlights resilient women

Each month features a different woman from the Simcoe County area and her story of how COVID-19 impacted her life
Security guards at library 'an absolute necessity,' staff warn

Security guards at library 'an absolute necessity,' staff warn

Myriad, escalating issues are 'compromising the public’s safety and enjoyment of the space, and creating excessive stress for staff,' official says amid request for $71,000
Employee at Kubota tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at Kubota tests positive for COVID-19

'The health and safety of all of our employees is of paramount concern ... and we will take quick action in future if further cases develop,' says official
Epilepsy Simcoe County looking for help on Giving Tuesday

Epilepsy Simcoe County looking for help on Giving Tuesday

Epilepsy Simcoe County is asking the question 'how many lives can you change in Simcoe County in 2021 with a small monthly donation?'
Ontario confirms 1,588 new COVID cases, new daily record for province

Ontario confirms 1,588 new COVID cases, new daily record for province

The province has also confirmed 21 deaths in today's report
Dwarf Village was a big hit among visitors in the '50s and '60s

Dwarf Village was a big hit among visitors in the '50s and '60s

Many area residents will likely remember the plywood cutouts of the Seven Dwarfs in front of the roadside cottage
It's a beautiful thing: Harvey's thanks local essential workers with free burgers

It's a beautiful thing: Harvey's thanks local essential workers with free burgers

Fast-food chain's RV makes stops in Orillia and area; 'Everybody’s worked so hard during these difficult times, so this is a way we can show our appreciation,' says Harvey's Orillia owner
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Have a great day
Orillia entrepreneur, Lakehead student win Newcomer Awards

Orillia entrepreneur, Lakehead student win Newcomer Awards

Yoon Joo Hong-McParland, who operates two businesses in Orillia, won the Immigrant Entrepreneur award at virtual event