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Orillia man's death Saturday 'not suspicious,' say OPP

Orillia man's death Saturday 'not suspicious,' say OPP

Police were called to Atherley Road Beer Store Saturday; Orillia man, 66, was pronounced dead at OSMH
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Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

There have been six Ontario deaths linked to COVID-19, three of which were attributed to close contact or community transmission
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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health for the unit says this highlights that there is now community transmission of COVID-19 in the area
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Charlee's Run is proceeding ... will take on a decidedly different look

Charlee's Run is proceeding ... will take on a decidedly different look

'We are ready to adapt and evolve with the needs of today,' say organizers of annual fund-raising run that will proceed May 9
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LETTER: Local pastor's letter leaves citizen 'speechless'

LETTER: Local pastor's letter leaves citizen 'speechless'

Opening up this old chestnut between church and state – you really think this is the time? asks letter writer
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COVID-19 toll on local paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning'

COVID-19 toll on local paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning'

'We have not reached a crisis situation yet, as far as staffing, but we will start to implement these measures as needed,' says county official
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Stop and smell the roses
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Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drivers assured they will not lose licenses or test fees. Fail to keep appointment fees waived
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Feds announce travel ban exemptions for farm workers

Feds announce travel ban exemptions for farm workers

'Without these foreign workers, we don't have enough people to do the work,' says local growers' association official
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City allowing one untagged bag of garbage per pickup until April 24

City allowing one untagged bag of garbage per pickup until April 24

'We are helping residents dispose of the additional waste they may be producing as a result of self-isolating or increased sanitizing because of COVID-19,' says mayor
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