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Ontario reporting 640 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reporting 640 new cases of COVID-19 today

There have been more than 12,000 tests processed in a single day, according to Ontario Public Health
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Survey says: Many local businesses are in deep trouble

Survey says: Many local businesses are in deep trouble

'It says a lot about just how precarious some of these businesses really are,’ says Midland mayor; 811 local business were surveyed across the county
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COVID-19 represents a new frontier for justice: Downey

COVID-19 represents a new frontier for justice: Downey

'We've modernized the legal system by about 25 years in 25 days. It's really quite phenomenal the work that's been done,' says attorney general
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Set positive goals for yourself today
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A look at the months-long demolition of Mount Slaven (15 photos)

A look at the months-long demolition of Mount Slaven (15 photos)

A local landmark since the 1890s is now an empty lot; Property is owned by a GTA company that builds long-term care homes
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Local meal sponsorship program has fed 500 and counting

Local meal sponsorship program has fed 500 and counting

R Cottage owners launched Feed a Friend/Feed a Family more than a month ago; GoFundMe account launched to help keep up with demand
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Local sewing group can't mask its passion for helping (5 photos)

'It helps me keep my sanity to get involved like this,' sewing group member says; Long-term care homes in Orillia and region have received masks
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Two teens facing drug trafficking charges: Orillia OPP

Two teens facing drug trafficking charges: Orillia OPP

Three people were arrested after Orillia Community Street Crime Unit tracked down suspects on Highway 400
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Local business leaders asked to embrace 'positive disruption'

Local business leaders asked to embrace 'positive disruption'

Leadercast LIVE will be a virtual event this year; 'At this very challenging time in our history, we believe it is paramount that we continue to build leaders worth following'
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Updated Orillia food map puts food insecurity on the menu

Updated Orillia food map puts food insecurity on the menu

Resource points people to various food sources in city; 'Food insecurity, or affordability, is a growing concern,' says Sustainable Orillia official
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