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Orillia Power taking steps to minimize contact among crews, public

Orillia Power taking steps to minimize contact among crews, public

Utility's offices are closed to the public; distribution staff split into two crews
Orillia woman among four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in region

Orillia woman among four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in region

Woman in hospital after 'community transmission of COVID-19; 'It’s entirely possible for us to go out into the community and get infected with this virus'
OSMH CEO makes a plea for community to 'flatten the curve'

OSMH CEO makes a plea for community to 'flatten the curve'

OSMH 'is singularly focused on COVID-19 related activities, all day, every day. I am afraid it may not be enough,' says Stumpo as hospital braces for 'overwhelming' number of patients
Ramara mayor explains reason for not declaring state of emergency

Ramara mayor explains reason for not declaring state of emergency

Declaration 'doesn’t give me any more executive powers and it doesn’t give us any more authority,' mayor says
Police investigating stabbing incident in Midland

Police investigating stabbing incident in Midland

Victim suffered life-threatening injuries, six now in police custody
Despite pandemic, 'there's no real mechanism' to report people flouting new rules

Despite pandemic, 'there's no real mechanism' to report people flouting new rules

'I have seen people carrying on and acting like it’s a vacation, and it’s really quite bothersome,' says local police official
Province suspends time-of-use electricity rates

Province suspends time-of-use electricity rates

For the next 45 days, electricity prices will be held to the off-peak rate
Trio of men nabbed for trying to steal vehicle parts in Severn

Trio of men nabbed for trying to steal vehicle parts in Severn

Incident happened at 1 a.m. this morning at a residence in Severn Township; Men face multiple charges
Pandemic cancels Patrick Fogarty's May trip to Kenya

Pandemic cancels Patrick Fogarty's May trip to Kenya

'It was a bit of a disappointment but obviously we need to do this to stay safe and healthy,' says student of cancelled trip
Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

There are more unconfirmed cases in communities across the province, states medical officer of health