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Orillia chamber members eager to hear about available support

Orillia chamber members eager to hear about available support

Chamber recently hosted virtual conference with mayor, MPP, MP; 'We need to put health and well-being first and then we have the business side to get to after that,' president says
Local birthday girl feted by parade of honking cars, well-wishers

Local birthday girl feted by parade of honking cars, well-wishers

Pandemic puts kibosh on party but can't rain on little girl's parade; Lucy Goodman was all smiles as friends and neighbours ensured her special day was special
Local company opens window into new business amid COVID-19

Local company opens window into new business amid COVID-19

Company has installed plexiglass shields for Foodland in Coldwater and many other stores; 'These shields stand out as a strong safety precaution,' says official
Confirmed COVID-19 cases rising; visits to Orillia assessment centre waning

Confirmed COVID-19 cases rising; visits to Orillia assessment centre waning

The province is reporting another 151 lab-confirmed cases today, which is the week's second-highest single-day increase
Pandemic has Skip the Dishes drivers scrambling to keep up

Pandemic has Skip the Dishes drivers scrambling to keep up

'It’s been crazy busy. It’s order after order and normally the volume we see on a Friday night, we are seeing on a Tuesday afternoon,' says local driver
Unique 'scavenger hunt' in Orillia keeps kids educated and active

Unique 'scavenger hunt' in Orillia keeps kids educated and active

Children solving math problems posted in windows in West Ridge; 'It’s given us an opportunity to find a silver lining in a bad situation,' organizer says
Boat-building enterprise was a waterfront mainstay

Boat-building enterprise was a waterfront mainstay

John Dean moved to Orillia and started his business in 1870; His grandson became a renowned canoeist
Get out your umbrellas! Rain alert issued for Orillia and area

Get out your umbrellas! Rain alert issued for Orillia and area

Heavy rainfall possible Saturday night into Sunday, says Environment Canada
Ontario SPCA offers free online learning for kids stuck at home

Ontario SPCA offers free online learning for kids stuck at home

AnimalSmart lesson plans, which meet Ontario curriculum requirements, are offered for Grades 1-3
Lakehead student athletes recognized at virtual banquet (5 photos)

Lakehead student athletes recognized at virtual banquet (5 photos)

Virtual event was held in wake of pandemic; 'It was important for us to celebrate the accomplishments of our athletes with their teammates and peers'