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COVID-19 outbreak at OSMH mental health unit declared over

COVID-19 outbreak at OSMH mental health unit declared over

Outbreak was declared Dec. 31 and resulted in 13 patients testing positive for COVID-19, officials say
Icon Paul Anka among legends coming to Casino Rama this spring

Icon Paul Anka among legends coming to Casino Rama this spring

Engelbert Humperdinck bringing his Last Waltz World Tour to casino in June; tickets go on sale to general public on Friday
Tribunal hearing delayed for high-ranking Barrie police officer

Tribunal hearing delayed for high-ranking Barrie police officer

Insp. Valarie Gates charged with discreditable conduct under Police Services Act; hearing pushed back to Jan. 23 due to 'scheduling issue'
LETTER: More needs to be done for victims of e-transfer fraud

LETTER: More needs to be done for victims of e-transfer fraud

'Most of us trust our banks to provide a certain measure of security when we deposit funds at their institution,' says letter writer
Significant snowfall, risk of freezing rain possible today

Significant snowfall, risk of freezing rain possible today

Difficult travel conditions will be likely, particularly later today and tonight, Environment Canada says
'Unsafe': Oro-Medonte landowner pays $500 fine amid zoning battle

'Unsafe': Oro-Medonte landowner pays $500 fine amid zoning battle

'I don’t think that small fines and protracted prosecutions are meaningful deterrents,' says frustrated neighbour of Jarratt developer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
All Simcoe area school buses cancelled today

All Simcoe area school buses cancelled today

Schools remain open for student learning
'Had a blast': Popular downtown comfort food restaurant closing

'Had a blast': Popular downtown comfort food restaurant closing

'When we set out, we wanted to have some fun and we wanted to offer good food at a reasonable price. I think we accomplished that,' says co-owner of The Cheesy Pickup
County opens warming, shelter spaces ahead of Tuesday storm

County opens warming, shelter spaces ahead of Tuesday storm

In Orillia, overnight temporary shelter beds will be available at Orillia Community Church