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First virtual Carmichael Art History Lecture 'absolutely fabulous'

First virtual Carmichael Art History Lecture 'absolutely fabulous'

Presentation traced 'footsteps of Group of Seven and Tom Thomson' and shed light on Orillia-born Group of Seven artist Franklin Carmichael
Region's first school outbreak declared at Bradford high school

Region's first school outbreak declared at Bradford high school

This is the third confirmed case at the school; Principal says just one class/cohort is affected and those students must stay at home
Lawyers for accused in human-trafficking case ask to be paid through seized funds

Lawyers for accused in human-trafficking case ask to be paid through seized funds

The case is ongoing and involves victims who were working at resorts in Simcoe County
Orillia woman among 9 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Orillia woman among 9 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Since the pandemic began, there have been 29 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orillia, the health unit says; 25 have recovered
Charges laid following Midland trailer crash

Charges laid following Midland trailer crash

Police say no one was injured as a result
Province steps up with $2.7M investment for 20 beds at OSMH

Province steps up with $2.7M investment for 20 beds at OSMH

'This funding will further strengthen our ability to meet the health needs of our community,' says OSMH official
LIVE: Ford, education minister to make announcement at 1 p.m.

LIVE: Ford, education minister to make announcement at 1 p.m.

Announcement comes after health officials said the province may have avoided the worst-case scenario
Pepsico in Orillia embraces inclusivity, wins Gift of the Heart award

Pepsico in Orillia embraces inclusivity, wins Gift of the Heart award

Young man with Down syndrome was hired at Orillia facility; 'We’re the ones who have benefited because of the positive impact Adam has brought to our team'
WATCH: Trudeau announces COVID-19 funding for Indigenous communities

WATCH: Trudeau announces COVID-19 funding for Indigenous communities

Funding will be for child care, education, and infrastructure
Ontario reports 896 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 896 new COVID cases today

Public health also confirms nine new deaths