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Orillia Canada Day festivities cancelled for second straight year

Orillia Canada Day festivities cancelled for second straight year

'We would love to have the event, we miss having the event, just right now it’s not possible,' says Orillia’s Canada Day committee member
During pandemic, it's vital 'to understand our emotions,' CMHA says

During pandemic, it's vital 'to understand our emotions,' CMHA says

'This year, we are hosting virtual events and sharing messages that encourage people to talk about their emotions, even the uncomfortable ones,' official says
Trucker faces impaired charges after traffic complaint near Bracebridge

Trucker faces impaired charges after traffic complaint near Bracebridge

Police say the caller reported some 'worrying driving behaviour'
Massage therapist sentenced to six months in jail for sexual assault

Massage therapist sentenced to six months in jail for sexual assault

Nathaniel Porter-Gowan, 41, convicted following May 2019 incident in The Blue Mountains; He will also be placed on sex-offender registry
8 people from GTA charged after cottage gathering in Gravenhurst

8 people from GTA charged after cottage gathering in Gravenhurst

Officers attended and found eight individuals from the Greater Toronto area at the seasonal residence
Three authors shortlisted for Leacock Medal (3 photos)

Three authors shortlisted for Leacock Medal (3 photos)

Three finalists were chosen out of 77 books that were submitted this year
Ontario reports 3,436 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 3,436 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report also includes 3,623 recoveries, 16 deaths, and 126 new hospitalizations
Police charge two protesters after Collingwood 'freedom rally'

Police charge two protesters after Collingwood 'freedom rally'

According to the OPP, the fine for failing to comply with an order is $750, and/or $1,000 for preventing others from following an order
WATCH: Long-Term Care minister cuts news conference short responding to criticisms in commission report

WATCH: Long-Term Care minister cuts news conference short responding to criticisms in commission report

Dr. Merrilee Fullerton called out for not giving full answers to reporters
PROFILE: 'Helping people is the greatest feeling on earth'

PROFILE: 'Helping people is the greatest feeling on earth'

'We are so thankful and grateful that she has spent so much time with us, it’s really made a difference,' says official of Verva Smith's contribution to Lighthouse