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Upon reflection, the pandemic has quite a few silver linings

Upon reflection, the pandemic has quite a few silver linings

Is there anything good to come of COVID? In this week's Everything King, Wendy has developed a list of things that aren't so bad
Community mourns loss of Orillia lacrosse legend Garry Balkwill

Community mourns loss of Orillia lacrosse legend Garry Balkwill

'He really loved seeing kids pick up a stick and be involved, whether they were a star player or not,' says Garry's son, Scott, who, with his dad, won two national titles
OPP, Fire Marshal probing 'suspicious' Regent Street fire

OPP, Fire Marshal probing 'suspicious' Regent Street fire

Early-morning blaze caused about $150,000 in damages, but nobody was injured and damage was contained to one townhouse, says fire chief
211 information services provide 'great value' for local residents

211 information services provide 'great value' for local residents

'It’s a service that has proven exceptionally valuable over the last six, seven months,' notes Orillia city councillor
Haliburton man killed in single-vehicle crash

Haliburton man killed in single-vehicle crash

The cause of the crash is under investigation, say OPP; A post-mortem is planned
Number of new COVID-19 cases spikes to 805 in Ontario

Number of new COVID-19 cases spikes to 805 in Ontario

Ten COVID-19-related deaths were reported over the past 24 hours; More than 44,000 tests were administered Friday
Maple Leaf Club was the most popular place in town (4 photos)

Maple Leaf Club was the most popular place in town (4 photos)

The year it opened, more than 8,000 guests had registered to enjoy the activities 'hosted by the ladies of Orillia'
Police seek public's assistance locating wanted man

Police seek public's assistance locating wanted man

Eric Gregory Coleman is wanted in relation to an ongoing investigation in the Town of Penetanguishene
Local Hospice Palliative Care Network launches new website

Local Hospice Palliative Care Network launches new website

'If you are a health-care worker, a client or a caregiver, we want to make sure you have access to the information and support you deserve,' official says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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