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COVID-19 outbreaks confirmed at OSMH

COVID-19 outbreaks confirmed at OSMH

Eight patients have been impacted, officials say
New Horseshoe Valley school in limbo awaiting ministry funding

New Horseshoe Valley school in limbo awaiting ministry funding

'I think the township and the school board are really hoping the ministry will provide a timely approval on this,' said Oro-Medonte Township official
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions gift drive in dire need of help

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions gift drive in dire need of help

'Anything extra like holiday gifts and toys is not really in a lot of people’s budgets,' official lamented, noting referrals to the program have spiked 22 per cent
'Catastrophic': Arena shutdown latest hurdle for girls hockey

'Catastrophic': Arena shutdown latest hurdle for girls hockey

'We've got parents that are talking about taking the kids out of hockey and not bringing them back ... (which) is the worst possible effect,' says local girls hockey official
Is West Ridge a poster child for sprawl or a haven for housing?

Is West Ridge a poster child for sprawl or a haven for housing?

Planner will lead groups through West Ridge neighbourhood, spending time on the planning decisions that shaped both the commercial and residential development
Santa Claus parade will soon be rolling into Coldwater

Santa Claus parade will soon be rolling into Coldwater

Community invited to free skate before start of parade Dec. 3
LETTER: Focus on food banks, not a further gas tax cut

LETTER: Focus on food banks, not a further gas tax cut

'That money would be better spent by helping those who are living paycheque to paycheque,' says letter writer
Ontario Bar Association hosting free info session on wills

Ontario Bar Association hosting free info session on wills

Drafting mistakes in wills can lead to ambiguities, problems and costly litigation, warns group, noting free virtual session will take place Nov. 24
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Up to 50 cm of snow possible tonight

Up to 50 cm of snow possible tonight

Visibility will be reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow; snow squalls expected to end late this evening