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Tenth Simcoe Manor resident dies amid facility outbreak

Tenth Simcoe Manor resident dies amid facility outbreak

Since the outbreak at the county-run facility began, 29 of the residents and 17 staff members have recovered
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Future of composition of county council remains up in the air

Future of composition of county council remains up in the air

'I’d like to see those pros and cons rather than just a recommendation with no meat to it,' said Severn Township mayor
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Residents encouraged to put used batteries at curb next week

Residents encouraged to put used batteries at curb next week

This special collection is a convenient way for Orillia residents to dispose of their used household batteries to be sorted and recycled appropriately
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Sudden switch to hybrid learning 'almost seems like a punishment'

Sudden switch to hybrid learning 'almost seems like a punishment'

Change.org petition started on Thursday asking the board to reconsider had garnered more than 400 signatures as of Thursday night
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Happiness multiplies when you share it
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DriveTest to hire additional examiners to address backlog of road tests

DriveTest to hire additional examiners to address backlog of road tests

The additional temporary driver examiners are anticipated to begin conducting tests in December
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Move to hybrid school model 'a complete surprise' to local teachers, officials

Move to hybrid school model 'a complete surprise' to local teachers, officials

Union official urges board to use reserve funds to address 'the current crisis;' Board official says teachers 'will not be left there out on their own to figure this out'
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Law firm hired for advice on workplace harassment probe at Barrie City Hall

Law firm hired for advice on workplace harassment probe at Barrie City Hall

'The contents of the legal advice would be not circulated to the member of council in question,' says city clerk
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OHL officially moves back target start date

OHL officially moves back target start date

The Ontario Hockey League is targeting Feb. 4, 2021 to begin regular season action
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Officials mum on Rama school issues; 'COVID is in our midst'

Officials mum on Rama school issues; 'COVID is in our midst'

Numerous attempts to get information from Rama have failed, but the community is dealing with a 'health emergency,' according to its website
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