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'There was other signs of an old mattress and some garbage in the area' where the fire started, says fire chief

'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'

Committee behind popular local event said there could be some sort of celebration - perhaps fireworks - when they 'open things back up'

Province waits for cases to decrease before lifting restrictions on crowds; 'People need to stay the course to make sure we don’t lose control of the gains we’ve made'

Township encourages the community to get involved; 'Raise each other up, and look for opportunities to provide strength during these trying times,' urges mayor

There's only one week left to help your favourite business win with the OrilliaMatters Reader Favourites program

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the ‘essential’ back into farming, says local farmer, adding seven-plus acres of prime farmland will stay in vegetable production

The collision took place April 23

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces three-stage approach to re-opening businesses, services and public spaces, but warns it will be done "slowly, methodically and gradually"

Beth McCall was feted with a parade of vehicles full of well wishers from all over the region; Birthday girl said it 'was the best party ever'