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Freezing rain possible for Wednesday, says Environment Canada

Freezing rain possible for Wednesday, says Environment Canada

At this time, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding the timing and amount of freezing rain
LETTER: WHO's decision on Canadian vaccine misses the mark

LETTER: WHO's decision on Canadian vaccine misses the mark

'WHO should stick to its knitting and make medical decisions based upon medical evidence,' letter writer says
Pilot project shows promise in keeping sediment out of Lake Simcoe

Pilot project shows promise in keeping sediment out of Lake Simcoe

'It’s totally, 100 per cent safe for fish and mammals and there are no downstream effects from this,' official says of pilot project
Mayor touts 'record growth' in address to Orillia's business community

Mayor touts 'record growth' in address to Orillia's business community

'I believe the number one issue we have in Orillia right now is a housing issue,' says Steve Clarke at Mayor's Breakfast, hosted by Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
Lakehead Orillia student seeking Liberal nomination in Simcoe North

Lakehead Orillia student seeking Liberal nomination in Simcoe North

Candidate has been an advocate for students, which 'developed his passion for fighting against government policies that create income inequality and social inequality'
Comedian Brent Butt to perform at Rescue Lake Simcoe fundraiser

Comedian Brent Butt to perform at Rescue Lake Simcoe fundraiser

The Laughs for Lake Simcoe event will take place at the Orillia Opera House on May 4
North Simcoe Victim Services seeking new volunteers

North Simcoe Victim Services seeking new volunteers

'It takes someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and good listening skills,' says executive director, who urges people to attend April 5 session
Greenbelt expansion ignores needs of Simcoe County, says advocacy group

Greenbelt expansion ignores needs of Simcoe County, says advocacy group

'Currently, all the land is up for grabs and no one is thinking about our future,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition board member
Dress for Success hosting pay equity breakfast forum in Orillia

Dress for Success hosting pay equity breakfast forum in Orillia

Pay Equity Commissioner Kadie Ward will talk about the importance of pay equity and answer questions at April 13 event at Creative Nomad Studios
Ontario reports jump in COVID-positive hospitalization patients

Ontario reports jump in COVID-positive hospitalization patients

There are 790 COVID-positive patients in hospitals across the province, the highest number reported more than 3 weeks