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OFSAA competition for local students returning this winter

OFSAA competition for local students returning this winter

‘We decided to allow SCDSB student athlete participation... with the understanding that ... we may need to reconsider participation,’ said board superintendant
Council chamber upgrades, parking lot work given green light

Council chamber upgrades, parking lot work given green light

Funding for new DOMB truck gets OK despite criticism from Emond: 'If the DOMB were a little more co-operative on the See You on the Patio program, I would be more interested in supporting it'
OPP say it's time to 'break up with your weed dealer'

OPP say it's time to 'break up with your weed dealer'

High levels of pesticides were detected in seized cannabis while the THC content was as low, in some cases, as less than 1%, say OPP
Nine new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

Nine new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

There is one new case being reported today at Uptergrove Public School
Province antes up cash to strengthen local manufacturing sector

Province antes up cash to strengthen local manufacturing sector

Province is investing nearly $843,000 in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge operations to 'create well paying, year round manufacturing jobs,' says MPP
St. James' ACW hosting festive bake and craft sale Saturday

St. James' ACW hosting festive bake and craft sale Saturday

Proceeds from sale will benefit local community projects
85-year-old charged following child luring investigation

85-year-old charged following child luring investigation

Police say that on Nov. 23, 2021, an investigation revealed that a male had made plans to meet in Orillia with an underage female for a sexual purpose
A 'diet' for West Street and other highlights from city budget talks

A 'diet' for West Street and other highlights from city budget talks

Reconfiguration will see part of busy street become three lanes; committee goes above staff funding request for sidewalk work
Health unit reports 51 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

Health unit reports 51 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

There are three new cases in Orillia, two in Severn and one in Oro-Medonte; Among the 51 new cases are 18 fully vaccinated people
County provides funding to support child, youth mental health program

County provides funding to support child, youth mental health program

'The county didn’t flinch when it came to giving money to the hospitals to make sure we were fair right across the county,' says Oro-Medonte mayor