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Tay residents can now file and track service requests online

Tay residents can now file and track service requests online

The digital system called MyTay will initially allow residents to register, send in and track service requests. The system will eventually be expanded to allow for dog tags, parking permits and building permits to be accessed online
Lakehead Orillia researchers receive COVID-related grants

Lakehead Orillia researchers receive COVID-related grants

Special COVID-19 grants are timely, and emphasize how research in the social sciences is important to understand how COVID-19 is impacting society
Area man trades in house for tour bus and a chance to see the world

Area man trades in house for tour bus and a chance to see the world

'I want to explore and check out what this world has to offer,' says Orillia dad who is touring the world
Role of snow fleas among most critical of any species on earth

Role of snow fleas among most critical of any species on earth

These tiny insects, more properly called springtails, are the most plentiful creature in all of Ontario and are found everywhere on globe, says outdoors columnist
Simcoe County to conduct Immigrant Health Survey

Simcoe County to conduct Immigrant Health Survey

Study to collect information from foreign-born individuals on their health experiences in Canada
Penetanguishene superjail getting more correctional officers

Penetanguishene superjail getting more correctional officers

A dozen new correctional officers will start work Monday at the Central North Correctional Centre
Penetanguishene looking for community feedback on town dock plan

Penetanguishene looking for community feedback on town dock plan

Some of the features of the three plans presented at the recent public meeting include continuous public access to the water, boat-trailer parking, a boat ramp, a commercial area, green buffer zones and possibly a hotel.
Cannabis production sparks concerns in Oro-Medonte

Cannabis production sparks concerns in Oro-Medonte

'The main problem here is the federal government is not following through on its commitment either for licensing or supervising,' says Harry Hughes
Regions could face stricter shutdown measures if COVID cases climb 'rapidly'

Regions could face stricter shutdown measures if COVID cases climb 'rapidly'

The province updated its emergency brake protocol so local regions can be put under the January shutdown measures if requested by regional medical officers of health
Ontario announces new lockdown rules, hair salons can stay open

Ontario announces new lockdown rules, hair salons can stay open

The rules also allow for outdoor fitness classes in grey zones and increase outdoor capacity for weddings and funerals for all colour zones