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Simcoe Muskoka sees dramatic spike with 25 new COVID-19 cases today

Simcoe Muskoka sees dramatic spike with 25 new COVID-19 cases today

None of the new cases are in Orillia or surrounding townships; Orillia has not had a new case reported for almost a month
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Casino Rama union files grievance over 'appalling' tactics by Gateway

Casino Rama union files grievance over 'appalling' tactics by Gateway

Union leader says Gateway is 'trying to treat a major resort casino like some budget-friendly, local gambling hall'
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LETTER: Local educator implores Orillians to wear face masks

LETTER: Local educator implores Orillians to wear face masks

With clear evidence masks work, the city and local enterprises should 'be doing more to champion mask use,' says letter writer
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Unplanned $7-million in costs to combat COVID-19 puts health unit 'in the red'

Unplanned $7-million in costs to combat COVID-19 puts health unit 'in the red'

A revised budget estimates the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will spend more than $7 million this year on its COVID-19 response
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Multiple tips help Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

Multiple tips help Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

Police received several concerned calls before locating the suspect in West Ridge area shortly after midnight
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Ontario's new COVID cases steady with 178 confirmed today

Ontario's new COVID cases steady with 178 confirmed today

This week the province has reported between 173 and 197 new cases of the coronavirus per day
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County partners with tech titans to entice people to 'ShopHERE'

County partners with tech titans to entice people to 'ShopHERE'

This program is now available to small businesses across the County of Simcoe
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Ontario to announce plan for reopening schools in September

Ontario to announce plan for reopening schools in September

Schools across the province have been closed since March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hit the greens to raise money for Mariposa House Hospice with virtual fundraiser

Hit the greens to raise money for Mariposa House Hospice with virtual fundraiser

Don't forget to take a selfie of your team and submit with your scoresheet
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LETTER: Ex-Solicitor General says defunding police not the answer

LETTER: Ex-Solicitor General says defunding police not the answer

A more realistic approach would be to 'fund' a solution to ... the approach to domestic incidents and mental health-related incidents, says letter writer
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