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Local Lions step up to 'boost morale' at long-term care homes

Local Lions step up to 'boost morale' at long-term care homes

Lions make special deliveries of food and beverages; 'We were really pleased to see that the community was recognizing the hard work that’s going on in long-term care'
Ontario reports another 634 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports another 634 new cases of COVID-19 today

Long-term care cases and deaths continue to rise with 135 outbreaks reported at Ontario facilities
Uncertainty prevails in region's tourism industry: official

Uncertainty prevails in region's tourism industry: official

About 14% of local workforce depends on tourism; 'It’ll be interesting to see how it affects people’s psyche and the culture of travel,' said official
Students welcome 'unprecedented' relief package but seek details

Students welcome 'unprecedented' relief package but seek details

Feds announced $9B for post-secondary students amid pandemic; 'There's still a bit of anxiety' over timeline for funding, says Orillia student
Downey juggling many challenges as attorney general, MPP

Downey juggling many challenges as attorney general, MPP

'It's a really interesting spot where I wear two hats,' says Orillia lawyer and Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MPP
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Optimism is key
Sex assault suspect makes bid to get out of jail while awaiting trial

Sex assault suspect makes bid to get out of jail while awaiting trial

Toronto man has been at Central North Correctional Centre since being charged with sexual assault and assault in Oro-Medonte 21 months ago
Replaced barbecue warms heart of health-care worker after bold theft

Replaced barbecue warms heart of health-care worker after bold theft

Donation from Napoleon 'restored our faith in the community and made us remember that the proportion of good people outweighs the bad'
Move to virtual festival 'best possible solution' amid uncertainty

Move to virtual festival 'best possible solution' amid uncertainty

Organizers have been working tirelessly to turn popular Kiwanis Music Festival into a virtual event this year
OSMH taking COVID-19 testing to local group homes, shelters

OSMH taking COVID-19 testing to local group homes, shelters

'It’s become quite apparent that the places we need to be most concerned about are where our elderly and vulnerable residents are in group settings'