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Interest in local private schools rises amid pandemic worries

Interest in local private schools rises amid pandemic worries

Orillia Christian School fielding calls, invests in increased sanitation efforts; 'This is a learning experience for us,' principal says
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Province shells out more than $9M for county pandemic costs

Province shells out more than $9M for county pandemic costs

Funding will go toward transit, social services and other pandemic costs incurred as part of the County of Simcoe’s COVID-19 response
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Province reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, one death today

Province reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, one death today

There were more than 30,000 tests conducted yesterday; Across the province, just 41 patients are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19
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City working with health unit on opening new recreation centre (5 photos)

City working with health unit on opening new recreation centre (5 photos)

The $55.4-M facility is finally ready to open; 'A 50-person limit, including staff, for the entire building is not viable from an operating point of view,' says official
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Kids 'clamouring to come back' as youth centre readies for reopening

Kids 'clamouring to come back' as youth centre readies for reopening

Centre set to open its doors Saturday; 'I’m just really looking forward to seeing everybody,' says regular visitor
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Have an amazing day
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In these uncertain times, sometimes time is well wasted

In these uncertain times, sometimes time is well wasted

COVID fatigue is setting in. In Everything King, Wendy suggests we all give ourselves a break
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Severn Township councillor taking six-month leave of absence

Severn Township councillor taking six-month leave of absence

Sarah Valiquette-Thompson requested leave; 'I feel it in my heart and soul that I’ve got to be with my kids and that’s what I’m going to do,' she says
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Twins tackling 16-hour swim to make waves for mental health

Twins tackling 16-hour swim to make waves for mental health

They will attempt to swim 32 kilometres across Georgian Bay; 'We are prepared to literally feel the most discomfort we have ever felt in our entire lives'
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Nominations sought for Virtual Newcomer Recognition Awards

Nominations sought for Virtual Newcomer Recognition Awards

Eighth annual awards celebration is moving online and will take place on Nov. 19
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