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First human case of West Nile virus this year found in region

First human case of West Nile virus this year found in region

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit urges people to protect themselves against virus
'My hands were shaking': Area man cashes in on $250K lottery win

'My hands were shaking': Area man cashes in on $250K lottery win

Paul Bowman plans to help family after winning top prize
Artificial intelligence in local classrooms 'inevitable:' expert

Artificial intelligence in local classrooms 'inevitable:' expert

'A.I. has necessitated a change from valuing ‘what a student knows’ to ‘how a student uses what they know’,' says Simcoe County District School Board official
Leaf and Yard Waste Collection program starts next week

Leaf and Yard Waste Collection program starts next week

These bi-weekly collections include leaves, grass, branches (sized and bundled appropriately), and garden waste
Vaccine appointments available for students facing suspension

Vaccine appointments available for students facing suspension

Health unit will begin issuing suspensions to 1,600 Grade 11 and 12 students with missing or incomplete vaccination records, affidavits or medical exemptions
LETTER: Ford's flip-flop lauded, but battle is not over

LETTER: Ford's flip-flop lauded, but battle is not over

'There is good reason to be suspicious of the premier's motives. The leopard has not changed its spots,' warns letter writer and local conservationist
Community mourns 'devastating' death of hospital staffer

Community mourns 'devastating' death of hospital staffer

Katie Marshall, 31, and her two dogs died in a car crash in Clearview Township on Saturday; her husband was seriously injured but survived
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
City takes steps to extinguish tension over fire hall closures

City takes steps to extinguish tension over fire hall closures

It's 'good to see' increase in staffing levels, said union official after city OKs $100,000 for review of service and $150,000 for additional overtime costs
PCs reject NDP’s Greenbelt restoration bill, promising their own soon

PCs reject NDP’s Greenbelt restoration bill, promising their own soon

Opposition parties tried a few different avenues to keep the Greenbelt scandal alive after the premier's U-turn