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Nursing home staff, health unit working to keep deadly virus out

Nursing home staff, health unit working to keep deadly virus out

'What disturbs me and concerns me is the likelihood of having a severe outcome, the likelihood of having deaths,' said Dr. Charles Gardner, region's top doc
County, health unit asking for donations of protective equipment, supplies

County, health unit asking for donations of protective equipment, supplies

' If you can, please donate PPE to keep these amazing people healthy and safe,' urged warden of Simcoe County
Beloved Orillia couple died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Beloved Orillia couple died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Elizabeth and Lyle Fox are being remembered by family and wide 'circle of friends'; Daughter pleads with people to take COVID-19 seriously and heed warnings
Great Easter Egg Hunt cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions

Great Easter Egg Hunt cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions

Event was to take place April 11
Province to expand Ontario Works eligibility in light of COVID-19

Province to expand Ontario Works eligibility in light of COVID-19

Province pumping $52 million into Ontario Works, which provides financial support to people facing economic hardship and helps with basic needs such as food and rent
Thieves steal five snowmobiles in three separate incidents

Thieves steal five snowmobiles in three separate incidents

Two sleds were stolen from Harvie Settlement Road, two from West Street South and one from Ramara residences over span of three days
Orillia man dies at OSMH as a result of COVID-19

Orillia man dies at OSMH as a result of COVID-19

Orillia man was in his 80s and had not travelled or been associated with anyone who travelled
OPP track down suspects who tried to break into Front Street home

OPP track down suspects who tried to break into Front Street home

The Orillia men, who covered their faces, yelled that they were members of the OPP before fleeing; Police located the suspects a short while later
An important notice from Orillia's front-line pharmacists

An important notice from Orillia's front-line pharmacists

Please consider how you can keep your pharmacist and their staff safe and healthy so they can continue to provide quality care to you and your families
Leacock Gala cancelled, but coveted award is still up for grabs

Leacock Gala cancelled, but coveted award is still up for grabs

Judging of the 84 submitted books will continue and the winner will be announced June 5; Achievements will be celebrated at 2021 Gala