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Beware costly COVID-19 phone/computer scams, OPP warn

Beware costly COVID-19 phone/computer scams, OPP warn

COVID-19 related scams are nothing but ploys to extort money and personal information from fearful, trusting victims, stresses OPP
Orillia man arrested for obstructing police

Orillia man arrested for obstructing police

The suspect has been arrested for allegedly making a false statement to police after he reported a collision on Neywash Street
Health unit keeping a close watch on local long-term care homes

Health unit keeping a close watch on local long-term care homes

Some facilities, including Oak Terrace in Orillia, are currently in respiratory outbreaks of as-yet-unknown origin
Mariposa Arts Theatre production snags awards from provincial group

Mariposa Arts Theatre production snags awards from provincial group

URGNT LIVE teaming up with cancelled and postponed festivals to present a series of online concerts that will kick off Friday
Birthday party leads to Barrie's first fine under emergency act

Birthday party leads to Barrie's first fine under emergency act

'The people at the home knew what they were doing — it was all adults — and these rules are here to protect everyone'
Mayor explains city's new COVID-19 emergency measures bylaw

Mayor explains city's new COVID-19 emergency measures bylaw

City now has a COVID-19 hotline that people can call if they have concerns about citizens not adhering to rules related to curbing spread of virus
It was a 'relatively uneventful' long weekend for Orillia OPP

It was a 'relatively uneventful' long weekend for Orillia OPP

OPP responded to nine motor vehicle collisions and 252 calls for service; There was a drastic decrease in traffic in the region as most people stayed home
Concert series with local musicians will aid OSMH's COVID-19 fight

Concert series with local musicians will aid OSMH's COVID-19 fight

Essential Concert Series will feature live-streamed performances, starting Thursday; 'We’re going to raise spirits while raising funds,' musician says
BREAKING NEWS: Nordia staying in Orillia; 285 employees retained

BREAKING NEWS: Nordia staying in Orillia; 285 employees retained

'Sometimes in adversity, we find opportunities. It’s a little bit of a silver lining for sure,' says official, noting Nordia has moved to entirely virtual environment
BREAKING NEWS: City enacts emergency measures bylaw

BREAKING NEWS: City enacts emergency measures bylaw

Those who don't comply to physical distancing or other local measures can face a $750 fine