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Avoid drinking water from MacLean Lake in Severn: health unit

Avoid drinking water from MacLean Lake in Severn: health unit

Boiling the water will not destroy the toxins, and home treatment systems should not be relied on, says health unit
Couchiching Conservancy staff member wins provincial award

Couchiching Conservancy staff member wins provincial award

Tanya Clark recognized as Emerging Land Trust Leader by Ontario Land Trust Alliance; 'It’s nice to be recognized for your work and all your efforts'
'Fake' climate change, opioids, business take centre stage at debate (10 photos)

'Fake' climate change, opioids, business take centre stage at debate (10 photos)

Last federal debate before Oct. 21 election took place Thursday night for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte candidates
Officials scrambling to pinpoint source of legionnaires' disease outbreak in Orillia

Officials scrambling to pinpoint source of legionnaires' disease outbreak in Orillia

Health unit officials say focus on search for source is on downtown Orillia; All eight patients are over 50 and 'some are quite severely ill'
Speed leading cause in fatal motor-vehicle collisions, OPP report

Speed leading cause in fatal motor-vehicle collisions, OPP report

OPP encourage those travelling over the long weekend to share the road safely, wear seatbelts, and drive sober
Family concerned for well-being of missing senior (Update: located)

Family concerned for well-being of missing senior (Update: located)

Man was last seen walking on Highway 93 and has family connections in Midland/Collingwood area, police say
VIDEO: Makers Market has something for everyone, even the dog

VIDEO: Makers Market has something for everyone, even the dog

On today's What's New Orillia we visit The Northern Joinery Makers Market at 23 Mississaga Sreet East
Eight cases of Legionnaire's disease confirmed in Orillia: Health Unit

Eight cases of Legionnaire's disease confirmed in Orillia: Health Unit

“The risk to residents and visitors is very low,' says official; Water systems being investigated as possible cause of outbreak
Recall expanded on beef, veal and chicken

Recall expanded on beef, veal and chicken

Beef, veal has been further recalled due to E. coli; chicken products have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
Orillians urged to Rush out to support Kiwanis Mammoth Auction

Orillians urged to Rush out to support Kiwanis Mammoth Auction

Annual event, happening Nov. 2, is club's biggest fundraiser and includes special items; 'It’s one of these unique items that you don’t see every day'