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Number of new COVID cases soars to record 1,328 cases in Ontario

Number of new COVID cases soars to record 1,328 cases in Ontario

Today's report shatters yesterday's record by almost 200 cases; Since Nov. 1, 97 people have died in Ontario due to the effects of the coronavirus
Tech startup offers free delivery of fresh, local groceries in region

Tech startup offers free delivery of fresh, local groceries in region

'The average food product goes through 30 hands to reach our plate,' says entrepreneur; FreshSpoke offers free delivery in Simcoe County for two months
Anonymous donor pledges to match donations up to $100K

Anonymous donor pledges to match donations up to $100K

Annual appeal for Hospice Simcoe runs through to the end of the year; Pandemic has made 'fundraising a challenge,' official says
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REVIEW: Springsteen takes one more run at glory days

REVIEW: Springsteen takes one more run at glory days

The Boss returns to his old form with the latest incarnation of the E Street Band... and it was worth the wait
Trooper the facility dog a 'wonderful' addition to Hospice Orillia

Trooper the facility dog a 'wonderful' addition to Hospice Orillia

'It’s been proven that having a facility or service dog around ... makes it easier for them to decrease their stress level,' official says
Man has Lamborghini impounded after being nabbed by Orillia OPP

Man has Lamborghini impounded after being nabbed by Orillia OPP

The 26-year-old had a suspended licence; In a separate incident, Orillia OPP clocked a vehicle travelling 176 km/h and laid stunt driving charges
Local experts to weigh in on the impact of salt on our environment

Local experts to weigh in on the impact of salt on our environment

Sustainable Orillia presenting free webinar that will look at impact of salt on fresh water and how to use de-icing salt efficiently to reduce potential harms
Orillia OPP seek help locating missing local man (UPDATE: Located)

Orillia OPP seek help locating missing local man (UPDATE: Located)

The 30-year-old was last seen at the corner of Fittons Road and West Street on Friday at about 5:30 p.m., police say
Enough with the huffing and puffing; the customer is not always right

Enough with the huffing and puffing; the customer is not always right

Customer service is important, but columnist notes the pandemic has underlined that there are limits