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Cheers to Mariposa! New lager celebrates festival's 60th anniversary

Cheers to Mariposa! New lager celebrates festival's 60th anniversary

Festival teams up with Sawdust City to offer an 'ideal summer lager'; virtual Mariposa concert being live-streamed tonight
Hospital extends online Essential Concert Series into summer

Hospital extends online Essential Concert Series into summer

'Response to the live shows and the subsequent recordings has been really inspiring,' says event organizer
Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Simcoe County today

Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Simcoe County today

With one day remaining, there are already more cases reported this week over last for the region; There are no new cases in Orillia
Residents want city to curb 'crazy' speeding problem on their street

Residents want city to curb 'crazy' speeding problem on their street

Signs posted by residents on Nottawasaga Street drew complaint, must be removed from city property; 'How can you get upset with somebody when they’re just trying to protect their kids?' sign maker wonders
WATCH: Province announces 'cautious restart' to long-term care, retirement home visits

WATCH: Province announces 'cautious restart' to long-term care, retirement home visits

He will be joined by health minister, long-term care minister, and children and social services minister
New generation of birders taking flight in Orillia and area

New generation of birders taking flight in Orillia and area

'Once you start paying attention, you’d be surprised at what’s out there,' said budding birdwatcher and participant in recent Carden Challenge
LETTER: Recreational sports are 'essential' for mental health

LETTER: Recreational sports are 'essential' for mental health

Organized sports and group physical activity will help society recover both physically and mentally, says letter writer
Local beaches, some public washrooms to reopen on Friday

Local beaches, some public washrooms to reopen on Friday

Lifeguards will not be on duty until June 26; 'There is still a lot of work to be done as we ease into Stage 2 of the reopening, so we ask for your patience,' says mayor
203 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario today

203 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario today

About ten per cent of the total number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Ontario are still considered active
Far-Out Fridays Art Romp jumps into high gear on Friday

Far-Out Fridays Art Romp jumps into high gear on Friday

Unique bicycle tour focuses on Orillia's outdoor art; Cyclists can 'learn a little bit about the outdoor art, get some fresh air and exercise, and enjoy a bit of distanced socializing'