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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
As COVID cases surge, Regional Pandemic Response Unit opens

As COVID cases surge, Regional Pandemic Response Unit opens

'This will be an important release valve for all of us,' says hospital official; On Monday, the unit will open with 23 patient beds
Organizers pull the plug on First Light after reassessing situation

Organizers pull the plug on First Light after reassessing situation

'We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our visitors, but we know it's the right decision for public health and safety,' official says
Simcoe-Muskoka enters orange restrictions on Monday

Simcoe-Muskoka enters orange restrictions on Monday

This will mean tighter restrictions at local restaurants and bars, sports facilities, cinemas, etc.
Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

OPP Const. Marc Hovingh was fatally shot during a property dispute call in Gore Bay on Thursday