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Region's top doc predicts 'balancing act' for back-to-school plan

Region's top doc predicts 'balancing act' for back-to-school plan

'There are almost two groups to be considered – younger children and adolescents,' said medical officer of health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference moves online

Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference moves online

Annual three-day event scheduled for Aug. 17-19; Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke will be participating in virtual forum
There are no new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are no new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

This is the fifth time this month the health unit has reported no new cases for a day
Parents and teachers to rally tomorrow for safe school re-openings

Parents and teachers to rally tomorrow for safe school re-openings

'We are not, per se, at the central command table actively participating in the discussion in regards to back-to-school,' says Orillia area trustee
Champlain statue stands in stark contrast to Indigenous way of life

Champlain statue stands in stark contrast to Indigenous way of life

Indigenous people do not have statues because in their culture, there is no hierarchy and 'no one individual (is) seen as being greather than another'
Adopt Me: Tony is looking for a family with a sense of humour (adopted)

Adopt Me: Tony is looking for a family with a sense of humour (adopted)

He would prefer an adult-only home where he is the only fur baby
LETTER: Conservatives missing the point in WE scandal

LETTER: Conservatives missing the point in WE scandal

Former Conservative Cabinet Minister says Opposition should be focusing on Liberals' lack of due diligence that leaves students high and dry
Ontario confirms 111 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 111 new COVID cases today

Public Health Ontario has also confirmed four more deaths related to the coronavirus in its July 28 epidemiological update
Virtual seminar will help businesses build on their foundations

Virtual seminar will help businesses build on their foundations

This event, part of the Ask an Expert series, takes place Aug. 13, 2020 from 3 to 4 p.m.
City extends free transit; tax penalty waiver expires July 31

City extends free transit; tax penalty waiver expires July 31

'In order to be financially responsible to all taxpayers, we have to start re-introducing fees as we return to the new normal,' says mayor