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Pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at OSMH declared over: officials

Pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at OSMH declared over: officials

Officials say 16 patients and three staff tested positive during the outbreaks on separate patient-care units at the Orillia hospital
Suspect arrested at gun-point following disturbance at motel

Suspect arrested at gun-point following disturbance at motel

The 39-year-old man 'produced an edged weapon during interaction with the officers' during the incident early this morning, say OPP
Orillia man, steel company charged with criminal negligence

Orillia man, steel company charged with criminal negligence

Police allege the accused, who had been operating the crane at the time of the incident that killed a fellow Orillia man, was not licensed to do so
OMAH's new fundraiser aims to raise money for endowment fund

OMAH's new fundraiser aims to raise money for endowment fund

Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell will be guest speaker at event and will 'give us pause to think about how we interpret and honour history,' says OMAH official
Foundry Park design plan workshop coming up

Foundry Park design plan workshop coming up

Dec. 14 event one of three workshops to gather input on plan that includes skatepark
ONTARIO: CUPE school staff vote to ratify contract with province

ONTARIO: CUPE school staff vote to ratify contract with province

About 73 per cent of those who voted were in favour of the contract
LETTER: Reader shares ideas for improving health services

LETTER: Reader shares ideas for improving health services

Sampling of opinions shows 'there is dissatisfaction with the overall medical service in Orillia and further out,' says letter writer
Families will pay $1,065 more for groceries in 2023, report says

Families will pay $1,065 more for groceries in 2023, report says

'The first part of 2023 will remain challenging ... but we're starting to see the end of this,' predicts lead author of new report
About 80 runners help usher in 30th season of Snowflake Series

About 80 runners help usher in 30th season of Snowflake Series

Participants ranged from six to 75 years of age, with race conditions being near perfect for the first race of the popular four-event series
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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