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Province changes emergency orders to permit community gardens

Province changes emergency orders to permit community gardens

A province-wide effort to lobby the government to declare community gardens essential has paid off; Orillia has both a Community Garden and Allotment Garden
Lakehead places in top 100 of world-wide Impact rankings

Lakehead places in top 100 of world-wide Impact rankings

Ranking 'recognizes the significant work our Lakehead community is doing to achieve our sustainability objectives,' says local university official
Real estate agents urged to do virtual walk-throughs, open houses

Real estate agents urged to do virtual walk-throughs, open houses

It was announced earlier this month that physical public open houses are absolutely prohibited
A drive-through contract signing? Welcome to the COVID-19 world!

A drive-through contract signing? Welcome to the COVID-19 world!

'We’ve done wills the same way for 600 years and here’s an opportunity to accomplish safety and security and let people get the important documents done,' says attorney general
Business hopping as Orillia's first brewery opens (4 photos)

Business hopping as Orillia's first brewery opens (4 photos)

Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. has five varieties available for curbside pickup
LETTER: Holding a mirror to history provides lessons about leadership

LETTER: Holding a mirror to history provides lessons about leadership

Looking back at how Mackenzie King 'bobbed and weaved' during Second World War provides insight that could be valuable amid today's pandemic
County shifts focus on tourism strategy to buy-local message

County shifts focus on tourism strategy to buy-local message

New slogan, ‘Experience Simcoe County from Home,’ will be rolled out through revamped website, social media and billboards
LIVE: Prime Minister announces aid for fish, seafood workers

LIVE: Prime Minister announces aid for fish, seafood workers

PM praises fish and seafood workers for keeping Canada fed during COVID-19 pandemic
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