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The latest impact of COVID-19 on municipal office and services

The latest impact of COVID-19 on municipal office and services

Town Municipal Office will be closed to the public until further notice
Man who tested positive for COVID-19 in Orillia had travelled to Austria

Man who tested positive for COVID-19 in Orillia had travelled to Austria

Officials remain mum on other details; Amid concerns about 'people freaking out,' fire chief says officials hope to open assessment centre 'imminently'
County of Simcoe declares state of emergency

County of Simcoe declares state of emergency

This declaration aligns with the Government of Ontario’s Declaration of Emergency made March 17, 2020
Traffic will be restricted in Penetanguishene on County Road 93 tomorrow

Traffic will be restricted in Penetanguishene on County Road 93 tomorrow

The road painting is weather permitting
Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

The man was at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital March 16 for the test and is now self-isolating
How are you social distancing? Send us your photos

How are you social distancing? Send us your photos

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The Old Man and The Old Moon postponed until fall

The Old Man and The Old Moon postponed until fall

Current tickets will be automatically transferred over to the corresponding performance in the new time slot
Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Ontario promises to "stand shoulder to shoulder" with federal government
Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

The union says it's making the move out of an abundance of caution
Midland's Walmart closes temporarily after employee tested for COVID-19 (UPDATE: Store reopened)

Midland's Walmart closes temporarily after employee tested for COVID-19 (UPDATE: Store reopened)

Shoppers says it was only a matter of time before the virus struck close to home.