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Local daycares not rushing to reopen amid 'nervous' environment

Local daycares not rushing to reopen amid 'nervous' environment

Many were 'caught off guard' by announcement to reopen official says; Local facilities will welcome far fewer children and less staff than before
Local artists sought to help beautify Tudhope Park butterfly garden

Local artists sought to help beautify Tudhope Park butterfly garden

'We want to create, through this project, a distinctive focal point or showpiece that captures the essence of the garden,' says city official
Protect yourself against the heat this week: Health Unit

Protect yourself against the heat this week: Health Unit

An extended heat warning has been issued through to the end of the week for communities in our region
Ontario confirms 154 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 154 new COVID cases today

There are 1,833 active cases of the coronavirus in the province
County offering virtual panel for struggling local business owners

County offering virtual panel for struggling local business owners

This event, which will provide valuable 'need to know' information and invaluable takeaways to help businesses overcome this pandemic, will take place on July 9
Orillia, local leaders explore methods to motivate mask-wearing

Orillia, local leaders explore methods to motivate mask-wearing

‘Even without the harder enforcement tools, I would hope there would be a great level of compliance,’ says Orillia mayor
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Live long and prosper
Barrie man found dead at scene of Saturday night blaze

Barrie man found dead at scene of Saturday night blaze

Structure fire at Shadowood Road near Meadow Lane currently under investigation by Ontario Fire Marshal; 'There is nothing to suggest any criminality,' official says
Limited in-person hearings resume Monday at Barrie courthouse

Limited in-person hearings resume Monday at Barrie courthouse

Concerns mount after nearly four-month closure which saw an unknown number of cases delayed, adding to backlog
Area newlyweds separated by COVID finally reunited

Area newlyweds separated by COVID finally reunited

The local couple has been separated and on opposite sides of the world for more than three months of their four-month marriage