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Police official says Orwell Crescent neighbour tried to intervene, but was dragged by the getaway vehicle, a black Honda Civic

A Barrie resident has died after contracting COVID-19, say officials; There are also two new cases in Ramara, one in Severn and one in Oro-Medonte

Orillia mayor applauds SMDHU decision to 'take the lead in calling for a province-wide mandatory cooling tower registry,' saying it's a 'meaningful first step'

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Clinic will 'provide access to quality care, and reduce the need to travel to local hospital emergency departments,' says Ramara Township mayor

'We are seeing lives transformed, hope being built and more people seeking our assistance,' says shelter official, noting they need support to help meet growing need

The annual Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club's event begins this weekend with proceeds going to charity and to support outdoor events for local kids

The latest updates noted 664 recoveries and seven new deaths

Donations made to the YMCA on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, will be matched by a generous donor

'The need is getting greater all the time, and with COVID it's worsened,' says Orillia Salvation Army official, who is putting out the call for local volunteers