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LETTER: Alleged assault at Orillia's Home Hardware 'disheartening'

LETTER: Alleged assault at Orillia's Home Hardware 'disheartening'

Staff at local store are working hard under trying conditions; 'That is my definition of a hero,' says letter writer and frequent shopper at store
Ramara deputy mayor seat won't be filled until pandemic is over

Ramara deputy mayor seat won't be filled until pandemic is over

When province lifts state of emergency, township will decide whether to fill vacancy by appointment or byelection
Ontario reporting 640 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reporting 640 new cases of COVID-19 today

There have been more than 12,000 tests processed in a single day, according to Ontario Public Health
Survey says: Many local businesses are in deep trouble

Survey says: Many local businesses are in deep trouble

'It says a lot about just how precarious some of these businesses really are,’ says Midland mayor; 811 local business were surveyed across the county
COVID-19 represents a new frontier for justice: Downey

COVID-19 represents a new frontier for justice: Downey

'We've modernized the legal system by about 25 years in 25 days. It's really quite phenomenal the work that's been done,' says attorney general
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Set positive goals for yourself today
A look at the months-long demolition of Mount Slaven (15 photos)

A look at the months-long demolition of Mount Slaven (15 photos)

A local landmark since the 1890s is now an empty lot; Property is owned by a GTA company that builds long-term care homes
Local meal sponsorship program has fed 500 and counting

Local meal sponsorship program has fed 500 and counting

R Cottage owners launched Feed a Friend/Feed a Family more than a month ago; GoFundMe account launched to help keep up with demand

Local sewing group can't mask its passion for helping (5 photos)

'It helps me keep my sanity to get involved like this,' sewing group member says; Long-term care homes in Orillia and region have received masks
Two teens facing drug trafficking charges: Orillia OPP

Two teens facing drug trafficking charges: Orillia OPP

Three people were arrested after Orillia Community Street Crime Unit tracked down suspects on Highway 400