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As long weekend nears, OPP warn drivers to slow down, move over

As long weekend nears, OPP warn drivers to slow down, move over

This weekend, OPP will have its sights set on drivers who do not slow down and safely move over a lane for roadside emergency vehicles
Free on-street and municipal lot parking extended downtown

Free on-street and municipal lot parking extended downtown

'In a time when supporting local matters most, we decided to continue free parking through to the end of the summer holiday season,' says mayor
Comedy will kick off return of live shows to Orillia Opera House

Comedy will kick off return of live shows to Orillia Opera House

'We are pleased to reopen the Orillia Opera House to audiences in a new format that will allow for all the necessary COVID-19 precautions,' says mayor
ONTARIO: Provincial government reveals back-to-school plan

ONTARIO: Provincial government reveals back-to-school plan

Most students will return full time
Orillia woman hospitalized after testing positive for COVID

Orillia woman hospitalized after testing positive for COVID

This is the second positive case in Orillia this month and the lone active case in the community, says the health unit
Local men arrested in connection with illegal gambling ring

Local men arrested in connection with illegal gambling ring

More than 30 people have been arrested and more than $24-million worth of assets have been seized by OPP
Oro-Medonte woman attacked while walking dog; Suspect at large

Oro-Medonte woman attacked while walking dog; Suspect at large

The woman, in her 50s, was attacked by an unknown male who dragged her toward a wooded area, say Orillia OPP
Unique program encourages local kids to learn the ABCs of Nature

Unique program encourages local kids to learn the ABCs of Nature

'Getting outside gives us a chance to get some exercise, blow off some steam and have fun while learning,' said parent of Couchiching Conservancy program
LIVE: Ford announces school reopening plans

LIVE: Ford announces school reopening plans

Secondary students will return under an adapted model
VIDEO: New shop serving up a cool taste of Italy in downtown Orillia

VIDEO: New shop serving up a cool taste of Italy in downtown Orillia

On today's What's New we visit Orillia Italian Gelato & Market at 3 Peter Street South