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Ontario reports 1,053 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,053 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 722 recoveries and seven deaths that occurred over the last month
Orillia OPP arrest woman for assault in wake of Barrie incident

Orillia OPP arrest woman for assault in wake of Barrie incident

City police have charged the 30-year-old following racially motivated incident involving community advocate
Beach has been community gathering spot for 110-plus years

Beach has been community gathering spot for 110-plus years

Couchiching Beach Park has long been recognized 'as one of the most attractive municipal parks in Ontario'
Local hockey players give assist to Santa for Seniors program

Local hockey players give assist to Santa for Seniors program

Players paired up, went shopping, wrapped the gifts and took them to the library to be distributed via the Santa for Seniors program
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Snow squall watch issued for Orillia

Snow squall watch issued for Orillia

Local snow squalls are expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday night
COLUMN: SantaFest takes spirit of Christmas to new levels (5 photos)

COLUMN: SantaFest takes spirit of Christmas to new levels (5 photos)

For children, Santa's Village in winter is as magical as wish lists and stockings hung by the chimney with care, says travel columnist
Simcoe County paramedics hosting 19th annual toy drive

Simcoe County paramedics hosting 19th annual toy drive

Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Orillia paramedic station on West Street until Dec. 22 and virtual donations are also welcome
Oro-Medonte ready to welcome Christmas shoppers (5 photos)

Oro-Medonte ready to welcome Christmas shoppers (5 photos)

Shop for local artisanal gifts, take in impressive holiday markets, meet an alpaca at local shops and soak up a celebratory atmosphere while staying close to home
Charges against Midland 'freedom rally' participants withdrawn

Charges against Midland 'freedom rally' participants withdrawn

'You can’t impose unlawful measures without any scientific, medical or legal proof of any kind,' says Port McNicoll man