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TIP OF THE WEEK: It's time to ban plastic bags, group says

TIP OF THE WEEK: It's time to ban plastic bags, group says

Plastic bags 'remain one of the most pernicious sources of plastic pollution in Orillia, across Canada, and across the Earth,' group says
'True confessions from CFOR' among stories in new Orillia book

'True confessions from CFOR' among stories in new Orillia book

Mariposa Exposed, Volume 2 features funny, poignant, historical and heartfelt contributions from more than 50 'ordinary citizens'
Coronavirus driving changes for county's transit system

Coronavirus driving changes for county's transit system

Transit service levels have been reduced as ridership has decreased due to COVID–19; Launch of new route connecting Orillia with Midland has been delayed
Midland councillor in hot water with integrity commissioner

Midland councillor in hot water with integrity commissioner

'She advises that they do live together, however, he doesn’t always sleep at home, nor does she, and although they are 'life intimate and life sexual partners,' she herself is 'polyamorous, gender fluid and pansexual,' report states
Funding will help Dress for Success reopen soon - safely

Funding will help Dress for Success reopen soon - safely

Funds will be used to keep our staff, volunteers and clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic through the purchase of PPE
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

New cases have been reported in Barrie, Bradford, Penetanguishene, and Innisfil; There has not been a confirmed case in Orillia since June 23
Charles Pachter work to be auctioned to aid Lake Simcoe

Charles Pachter work to be auctioned to aid Lake Simcoe

'As the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition works to protect Lake Simcoe, we are delighted to have a friend and champion in Charlie Pachter,' says official
Adopt Me: Pogo is still waiting for his furever home (adopted)

Adopt Me: Pogo is still waiting for his furever home (adopted)

He seems to like female cats more than male cats
Roots North Revisited concert finds new stage, new life at drive-in

Roots North Revisited concert finds new stage, new life at drive-in

Event is a major fundraiser for Orillia Youth Centre; 'Everyone is in tough right now, so for the drive-in theatre to give up a ... a prime-time slot, it’s huge,' says official
Ontario confirms 111 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario confirms 111 new cases of COVID-19 today

This is the lowest number of new cases reported in July so far