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TIP OF THE WEEK: Urban forests can improve the health of citizens

TIP OF THE WEEK: Urban forests can improve the health of citizens

'What we're able to show with this study is just having trees around where people are living is really important,' says researcher
PizzaForno celebrating one year in Oro-Medonte Wednesday

PizzaForno celebrating one year in Oro-Medonte Wednesday

Company celebrating with $1 off pizzas on Wednesday at Highway 12 location next to CiacChowCiao
Faster internet coming to local under-served areas

Faster internet coming to local under-served areas

'The necessity of improved broadband access is vital for our schools, hospitals, businesses and more to be successful in today’s world,' says MPP Jill Dunlop
Orillia Animal Centre giving cats from up north 'second chance'

Orillia Animal Centre giving cats from up north 'second chance'

Ontario SPCA welcomed 25 cats and kittens from Dryden area; some of the cats will be available for adoption through Orillia Animal Centre
No injuries reported after plane crashes into Georgian Bay

No injuries reported after plane crashes into Georgian Bay

An ultralight plane attempted to land in the water at the northeastern side of Giant's Tomb Island after it experienced a 'problem landing'
Nine new COVID cases in region since Friday; none in Orillia

Nine new COVID cases in region since Friday; none in Orillia

There were 28 new cases reported for the week of July 25, which is 22 per cent higher than the 23 cases reported for the week of July 18
ONTARIO: Extracurricular activities back, no masks outside in back-to-school plan

ONTARIO: Extracurricular activities back, no masks outside in back-to-school plan

Plan places an emphasis on outdoor activities – allowing kids to play during recess with friends from other classes – and allowing shared materials again, such as toys in kindergarten
Fund set up to support Orillia RPN who abruptly lost her eyesight

Fund set up to support Orillia RPN who abruptly lost her eyesight

Within 72 hours, Ami Foster lost sight completely in her left eye and has extremely limited vision in her right eye, putting her dreams of becoming a doctor in peril
New Orillia OPP detachment commander has deep roots in Orillia

New Orillia OPP detachment commander has deep roots in Orillia

'The members who serve at Orillia Detachment are professional, dedicated and serve with compassion and I am excited to lead these members,' says Yateman
Vaccinations mandatory for Georgian students living in residence

Vaccinations mandatory for Georgian students living in residence

'Vaccinations are important in reducing the spread of this virus in close settings such as these,' says Georgian's dean of students