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Tick check crucial in preventing spread of Lyme disease

Tick check crucial in preventing spread of Lyme disease

'We have more ticks in our area, we know that, so the risk is there and it’s a new risk and I don’t think people do understand,' says health unit official
LETTER: No shirt, no shoes ... why no service?

LETTER: No shirt, no shoes ... why no service?

People should have the right to go anywhere they please without footwear, and 'it will have no impact on others,' says letter writer
Farm to Table Social to celebrate nature, food, and music

Farm to Table Social to celebrate nature, food, and music

'We invite you to embark on a delightful journey through five distinct food stations ... while relishing the rustic ambience of the farm,' says official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Future leaders': Local students LEAP into action via OPP program

'Future leaders': Local students LEAP into action via OPP program

'I feel more inspired to change my life for the better,' says OSS student after motivational speaker addressed local youth prior to community barbecue
Speed limit reduction proposed for section of Highway 12

Speed limit reduction proposed for section of Highway 12

Ministry of Transportation has proposed lowering speed limit from 80 km/h to 60 km/h along Highway 12, between Old Barrie Road East and Mississaga Street West
Police probe fire at public washroom in Gravenhurst

Police probe fire at public washroom in Gravenhurst

Four sought after incident at Gull Lake Park on Friday, OPP say in appeal to the public for assistance
West Nile virus defences in place: health unit

West Nile virus defences in place: health unit

'It’s not that the risk is zero early in the season, but it is lower,' said SMDHU official about West Nile virus.
Muskoka Pride's festival and parade returns in full force

Muskoka Pride's festival and parade returns in full force

'We are beyond thrilled to host the annual festival and parade in downtown Bracebridge for the first time in three years,' says Merv Taylor-Morin
Help keep animals safe this summer by taking No Hot Pets pledge

Help keep animals safe this summer by taking No Hot Pets pledge

Ontario SPCA urges those who see pets in cars this summer to contact Province of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services or local police