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Local boaters and marinas 'very happy' to be back on the water

Local boaters and marinas 'very happy' to be back on the water

'Being out on the water is a great escape and something we can do in line with social distancing and all the rules that need to be followed,' says Orillia boater
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Number of new COVID cases in region falls to 29 today

Number of new COVID cases in region falls to 29 today

The health unit is reporting three new cases in Orillia today - two people between 18 and 34 and one between 45 and 64
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Local restaurant owners salivating over potential of patios

Local restaurant owners salivating over potential of patios

'It’s been so hard to staff or plan anything. There is so much unknown in this industry right now,' says downtown restaurant owner
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Leave the yard work to us! Enter for a chance to win a total lawn care package

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Leave the yard work to us! Enter for a chance to win a total lawn care package

Plus, last chance to get in on a $50 gift card giveaway from R' Cottage Restaurant
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Mayor 'impressed' by early interest in new security camera program

Mayor 'impressed' by early interest in new security camera program

Almost 40 people have registered with SCRAM program; 'We’re hopeful that ... we will have a significant increase in registrants,' OPP officer says
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Village Media now a certified living wage employer

Village Media now a certified living wage employer

Certification makes Village Media network of sites the first media outlet in Ontario to become a living wage employer
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Donation will help OSMH care for its 'most fragile patients'

Donation will help OSMH care for its 'most fragile patients'

Units will replace the current outdated setup and allow Soldiers’ care teams to save valuable seconds when a birth does not go according to plan
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Ontario reports 1,095 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,095 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's update also includes 2,371 recoveries, 114 new hospitalizations, and 23 deaths
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Empower Simcoe recognized for positively impacting local lives

Empower Simcoe recognized for positively impacting local lives

Recognition for using person-centred solutions to improve the quality of life for people receiving supports and services
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Province supports virtual learning at Georgian College

Province supports virtual learning at Georgian College

Ontario government to provide more access to online courses and retraining opportunities
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