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Fewer hospital visits does not mean fewer overdoses: health unit

Fewer hospital visits does not mean fewer overdoses: health unit

Orillia had the most hospital visits related to overdoses in the region last year; 'I't’s not that overdoses have decreased. It’s that not as many people are going to hospital'
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

There are ten active, lab-confirmed cases in the county, with two people hospitalized; There were no new cases in Orillia, area today
Man accused of committing indecent acts at local eateries

Man accused of committing indecent acts at local eateries

When the 61-year-old man was later refused service at a bar, OPP tracked him down; He will answer to several charges in court in October
Community Foundation grants $75,000 to various local charities

Community Foundation grants $75,000 to various local charities

Money from federal government's emergency community support fund will aid OSMH comfort cart, pay for remote counselling services, among other things
99 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

99 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

There are 920 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province
Group kicks off fundraising campaign to save Leacock Medal

Group kicks off fundraising campaign to save Leacock Medal

Crowd-funding campaign is short-term solution while a long-term initiative is pursued; There has been no major sponsor for three years
Two men face charges after high-end items stolen from vehicles

Two men face charges after high-end items stolen from vehicles

One faces mischief and possession of property obtained by crime charges while the other has been charged with trespassing
Local agency hosting free webinar to help navigate new tax measures

Local agency hosting free webinar to help navigate new tax measures

Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie is hosting the webinar to educate individuals about the benefits of filing taxes and the benefits they may be entitled to
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Make today a day to remember
World Monologue Games brings out competitive side of area actor

World Monologue Games brings out competitive side of area actor

Rochelle Reynolds is one of a few Canadians who qualified for the international acting competition; 'I like to push myself, and this a cool way to do it'