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Ontario reports 476 new cases of COVID-19 this morning

Ontario reports 476 new cases of COVID-19 this morning

There were also 425 more recoveries reported today, and at least 48 deaths attributed to the virus
Islay ferried visitors from mainland to Strawberry Island and beyond

Islay ferried visitors from mainland to Strawberry Island and beyond

Steam ship was originally called The Orillia; It was lengthened and new engines were installed in 1895 and renamed The Islay
Young musicians rocking out in driveway for The Sharing Place

Young musicians rocking out in driveway for The Sharing Place

Band of preteens performing at end of driveway in Ramara to raise money during pandemic; 'We knew we had to do something because people need food,' guitarist says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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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