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Shopping online? Canada Post says you should expect shipping delays

Shopping online? Canada Post says you should expect shipping delays

Thanks to COVID-19, parcel delivery volumes are at pre-Christmas levels
New COVID-19 cases climb today as Ontario reports 525 new positive test results

New COVID-19 cases climb today as Ontario reports 525 new positive test results

The provincial average infection rate is now 1 in 1,000 people
Motorcycle crash in Kilworthy sends injured rider to hospital

Motorcycle crash in Kilworthy sends injured rider to hospital

OPP remind citizens of safety tips after two serious motorcycle collisions occurred over the past four days north of Orillia
ETFO members vote to ratify agreements reached with provincial government

ETFO members vote to ratify agreements reached with provincial government

ETFO locals will now work with their respective school boards to negotiate local collective agreements
Simcoe County grad ceremonies could go digital

Simcoe County grad ceremonies could go digital

Public school board is 'starting to look at' options after province further delays reopening of schools until May 31
Do you know a nurse at OSMH who goes above and beyond?

Do you know a nurse at OSMH who goes above and beyond?

Nominations for the OSMH Nightingale Award will be accepted until May 4; Send in your personal account explaining why nurse deserves recognition
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Happiness multiplies when you share it
Waypoint recruiting volunteers for special sewing project

Waypoint recruiting volunteers for special sewing project

Volunteers will soon begin making reusable and washable isolation gowns; 'This is a positive thing in this not-so-positive time'
Firefighters quickly douse brush fire on Cedar Island Road (4 photos)

Firefighters quickly douse brush fire on Cedar Island Road (4 photos)

'There was other signs of an old mattress and some garbage in the area' where the fire started, says fire chief
Long-term care at ‘epicentre’ of pandemic, says Sienna Living official

Long-term care at ‘epicentre’ of pandemic, says Sienna Living official

'If you look at Spencer House, that’s a good news story. They had one team member come down with it, they recovered, and they haven’t had a case since'