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Health unit confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases in region

Health unit confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases in region

There are no new coronavirus cases in Orillia; To date, there have been 17 cases in Orillia since the pandemic began in March
'It’s like Christmas every day' for local meat packers: Official

'It’s like Christmas every day' for local meat packers: Official

Leadbetter Foods is in a constant search for new workers; 'Even prior to COVID, the whole local food movement' had taken root
WATCH: Patios, hairdressers, malls to reopen in most regions on Friday, says Ford

WATCH: Patios, hairdressers, malls to reopen in most regions on Friday, says Ford

Social gatherings increased to 10 people as part of stage two and more camping will be allowed
Teen charged with careless driving after crashing boat into wake

Teen charged with careless driving after crashing boat into wake

All three young occupants were ejected into the water; OPP say properly fitted life jackets allowed the trio to escape injury or drowning
Orillia Recreation Centre could be complete 'within next few weeks'

Orillia Recreation Centre could be complete 'within next few weeks'

The $55-million project, beset by delays and increases to contingency fund, is finally nearing completion, according to a staff report
Man in OSMH after early-morning altercation in west Orillia

Man in OSMH after early-morning altercation in west Orillia

Orillia OPP received a call for a suspicious male and learned of an altercation; No one is in custody, but police 'do not believe' there's a threat to public safety
Georgian recognizes innovators, changemakers and student champions (3 photos)

Georgian recognizes innovators, changemakers and student champions (3 photos)

We’re extremely proud of (these distinguished alumni) who have both made an exemplary mark in their communities and chosen fields,' says official
243 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario today

243 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario today

There are 3,918 people recovering or hospitalized with COVID-19 in the province currently, according to Public Health Ontario
Want to improve your pet's life? Check out this free online tool

Want to improve your pet's life? Check out this free online tool

OSPCA has launched free website with professional tips and tools on training, behaviour, enrichment, socialization activities and strategies to reduce stress in animals
Driver, passenger face charges following incident in Orillia

Driver, passenger face charges following incident in Orillia

Driver was charged with driving while impaired by drug and possession of a controlled substance; passenger nabbed on outstanding warrants