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Help is on the way for local businesses, mayor pledges

Help is on the way for local businesses, mayor pledges

Mayor says city is working to support small, independent businesses, which are 'the lifeblood' of the community
Orillia church bells ring out in honour of N.S. victims (3 photos and video)

Orillia church bells ring out in honour of N.S. victims (3 photos and video)

Bells rang once for each victim of last weekend's rampage; 'You ache for all the people involved,' says Halifax-born Orillia woman
COVID-19 battle could mean 'very negative consequences' for other programs

COVID-19 battle could mean 'very negative consequences' for other programs

'We can’t let future waves impede our ability to protect the public from everything else,' says region's chief medical officer of health
Community support for Orillia's 'Soldiers' is rock solid (6 photos)

Community support for Orillia's 'Soldiers' is rock solid (6 photos)

One of the hand-painted stones says 'OSMH Rocks!' We salute the Soldiers' Spirit as the local fight against the global pandemic continues
Rama man charged with stealing vehicle, impaired, fleeing police

Rama man charged with stealing vehicle, impaired, fleeing police

Police say the driver and another occupant of the vehicle fled the scene after the single-vehicle collision on Rama Road Thursday night
Orillia person bilked of money by telemarketing scam

Orillia person bilked of money by telemarketing scam

The suspect, who lives in a different province, contacted the victim in Orillia, giving a story to gain access to his computer
'We are not out of this yet,' warns Orillia hospital official

'We are not out of this yet,' warns Orillia hospital official

Hospital CEO applauds 'huge sacrifice' of community in battle against COVID-19 but warns of temptations that 'could undo everything that has been achieved so far'
Orillia woman in her 80s tests positive for COVID-19

Orillia woman in her 80s tests positive for COVID-19

The health unit has conducted more than 800 tests in 24 hours at two long-term care homes that have an outbreak of COVID-19
Man accused of sexual assault released from jail to await day in court

Man accused of sexual assault released from jail to await day in court

Since April 2, 25 low-risk inmates close to the end of their sentences - including eight from local jail - have been released early from institutions
LETTER: Alleged assault at Orillia's Home Hardware 'disheartening'

LETTER: Alleged assault at Orillia's Home Hardware 'disheartening'

Staff at local store are working hard under trying conditions; 'That is my definition of a hero,' says letter writer and frequent shopper at store