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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Feeling batty: Urban growth putting the squeeze on bats (7 photos)

Feeling batty: Urban growth putting the squeeze on bats (7 photos)

'One of the most important things to do is protect those kinds of existing natural spaces,' says Couchiching Conservancy biologist
Health unit scaling back hours at Orillia's vaccine clinic

Health unit scaling back hours at Orillia's vaccine clinic

Starting April 1, community clinics will be in Barrie, Orillia only; Orillia location will be open for walk-in appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays only
OSMH committees call on province to move faster on new hospital

OSMH committees call on province to move faster on new hospital

'Our facility has reached its limits in physical capacity,' official says, joining chorus of voices hoping for faster progress on new hospital for Orillia
Christian Island begins to welcome back non-resident visitors

Christian Island begins to welcome back non-resident visitors

Beausoleil First Nation welcomes back non-resident members; cottagers will have to wait
Grants available to support age-friendly housing in county

Grants available to support age-friendly housing in county

Grant program is part of county's Positive Aging Strategy; application deadline is June 30
As opioid crisis worsens, mothers of local victims call for action

As opioid crisis worsens, mothers of local victims call for action

'When you're addicted to this kind of stuff, your life can end in one day,' says Orillia woman who lost son to opioid poisoning
Access to free COVID-19 rapid tests extended to July

Access to free COVID-19 rapid tests extended to July

People can continue to pick up the free kits at 11 Orillia locations until July 31
Terriers bench boss honoured with coach of the year award

Terriers bench boss honoured with coach of the year award

'That award doesn’t come to me without a really good coaching staff and a really good group of kids,' says grateful Terriers' head coach
CANADA: Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don't need COVID-19 test

CANADA: Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don't need COVID-19 test

Rules for unvaccinated Canadians and other travellers who are exempt from the vaccine requirement remain unchanged