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OPP arrest man for impaired driving after his vehicle struck a tree

OPP arrest man for impaired driving after his vehicle struck a tree

The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Jan. 6, 2022
Lakehead University awarded funding for tourism training program

Lakehead University awarded funding for tourism training program

'The pandemic has made the need for professionally trained people critical as tourism was hit first, the hardest and will take the longest to recover,' says official
Local recreation centres adapt to new capacity limits

Local recreation centres adapt to new capacity limits

Capacity limits of 50% now in place at both Penetanguishene and Midland facilities
29 local residents among 407 new COVID cases in the region since Friday

29 local residents among 407 new COVID cases in the region since Friday

There are 1,365 active cases in the region, including eight new cases in both Midland and Tay, 10 in Tiny and three in Penetanguishene
One taken to hospital following Tiny house fire

One taken to hospital following Tiny house fire

20-year-old taken to hospital for treatment of smoke and fire related injuries
COLUMN: Healing fire at local high school became a 'magical' moment

COLUMN: Healing fire at local high school became a 'magical' moment

Sincere acknowledgement to survivors and victims of residential schools was achieved through a cooperative of Anishinaabeg and Catholic spirituality, says local elder
Murdered Midland man 'wouldn't harm a soul,' father says

Murdered Midland man 'wouldn't harm a soul,' father says

Christopher Forrester, who grew up in Orillia, loved animals
Festive season also good time to donate blood

Festive season also good time to donate blood

There are more than 400 appointments to fill at the Barrie blood donor centre
Ontario reports 3,784 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 3,784 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates also include 1,040 recoveries and zero deaths
Booster bookings backlogged, local vaccine clinics limit walk-ins

Booster bookings backlogged, local vaccine clinics limit walk-ins

Local health unit requiring appointments for booster doses, but allowing walk-ins for first and second dose