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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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'Exceptional' nurses, PSWs, caregivers to be feted next week

'Exceptional' nurses, PSWs, caregivers to be feted next week

Simcoe County recognizes the week of May 11 to 17, 2020 as Nursing Week in display of 'gratitude to our amazing caregivers'
VILLAGE VIDEO: VE Day tributes from across Ontario

VILLAGE VIDEO: VE Day tributes from across Ontario

Solitary tributes and ringing of the bells mark occasion
Universal testing at local long-term care homes halfway completed

Universal testing at local long-term care homes halfway completed

'In the past week, we've had a substantial increase in the number of homes affected, but for the most part, most of them have had very few numbers of cases,' says Gardner
Unique visitors trot into town to cheer up local seniors (5 photos)

Unique visitors trot into town to cheer up local seniors (5 photos)

Two horses from Dream Valley Ranch in Warminster were brought to Trillium Manor to visit with residents; 'It’s a good way to generate some smiles'
Gestures big and small appreciated by OSMH 'soldiers' (5 photos)

Gestures big and small appreciated by OSMH 'soldiers' (5 photos)

Join us in saluting the Soldiers' Spirit and those who risk their own health and the health of their families to care for people amid a global pademic
Recent fatalities on the water prompt OPP to issue warning

Recent fatalities on the water prompt OPP to issue warning

Deaths underscore the importance of wearing a life jacket, especially early in the season when water temperatures are frigid and hypothermia can set in quickly
Oro-Medonte fire chief lifts township-wide open-air fire ban

Oro-Medonte fire chief lifts township-wide open-air fire ban

However, you need a burn permit, officials warn
Local dentists aching to sink their teeth back into work (5 photos)

Local dentists aching to sink their teeth back into work (5 photos)

Local dentists hopeful of a June re-opening; 'It’s been difficult. We’ve pretty much had to close, leaving everyone out of work,' said local dentist
Ramara woman in her 70s among new COVID-19 cases

Ramara woman in her 70s among new COVID-19 cases

There are 11 people hospitalized in the region right now, and of those there are two patients in intensive care units