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City council modifies its meeting schedule in wake of pandemic

City council modifies its meeting schedule in wake of pandemic

Committee and council meetings will now be held on same day; 'I think this is completely acceptable under the circumstances,' says councillor
Ontario reporting 421 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reporting 421 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today

Simcoe Muskoka's case rate based on population is lower than the provincial average
LETTER: Reader recalls his time in quarantine in the 1950s

LETTER: Reader recalls his time in quarantine in the 1950s

'Since we do so little testing, we cannot be doing a good job of chasing the contacts of positive cases'
Kids bored? How about a backyard safari to hunt for signs of spring!

Kids bored? How about a backyard safari to hunt for signs of spring!

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has been busy creating resources that support online learning and help families reconnect with nature
OPP provides tips on protecting your 'digital citizenship'

OPP provides tips on protecting your 'digital citizenship'

These are technology tips to reduce your vulnerability
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Stop and smell the roses
Deadly shootout brings a salvation of sorts to Special Constable

Deadly shootout brings a salvation of sorts to Special Constable

This is the final segment of a five-part short story about a Special Constable's life on a remote reserve, written by local author Jeff Monague
SIU called in after Barrie man injured while fleeing from police

SIU called in after Barrie man injured while fleeing from police

Nottawasaga OPP says driver of pickup lost control and collided with light standard at George Johnston Road and Highway 26
LETTER: Do you have what it takes to soar above the pandemic?

LETTER: Do you have what it takes to soar above the pandemic?

As a people committed to 'protect seniors, folk with serious health problems and others at risk,' this pestilence is beyond challenging, says letter writer
Mason Ainsworth tops city council expense list for 2019

Mason Ainsworth tops city council expense list for 2019

In all, mayor and council earned about $410,000 in pay and expenses; The city also paid over $25,000 to members of boards and committees