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Anti-lockdown demonstration in Orillia 'just the beginning,' protester says (6 photos)

Anti-lockdown demonstration in Orillia 'just the beginning,' protester says (6 photos)

Dozens gather to protest in downtown Orillia; 'These people are showing up from all over, not just Orillia residents'
Collingwood woman dies of COVID-19

Collingwood woman dies of COVID-19

The health unit has reported one new COVID case in Collingwood, four in Wasaga, and five in Clearview as part of today's update
Development applications weigh public comment, but not the Facebook kind

Development applications weigh public comment, but not the Facebook kind

After an onslaught of public reactions to a proposed attainable housing development in Thornbury, town staff are encouraging participation in the planning process
Maskless protesters rally in Orillia

Maskless protesters rally in Orillia

Group gathered in front of Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop's office before marching toward the downtown core, chanting and waving placards
Wasaga Beach health centre launches new needle exchange program

Wasaga Beach health centre launches new needle exchange program

South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre is offering safe injection and smoking kits to anyone who asks, no ID required
Pregnant women can register for COVID vaccine in Simcoe-Muskoka

Pregnant women can register for COVID vaccine in Simcoe-Muskoka

The health unit has also announced additional dates and appointments at Barrie clinic
Ontario reports 4,505 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 4,505 new COVID cases Friday

Today's report includes 4,698 recoveries, 34 deaths, and 221 new hospitalizations
Pregnant women can now book COVID vaccine appointments

Pregnant women can now book COVID vaccine appointments

Pregnant women were previously in Phase 3 of the vaccine distribution plan but have now been moved to Phase 2
COVID-19 Exercise slump has hit women harder, data shows

COVID-19 Exercise slump has hit women harder, data shows

Research suggests gaps in exercise have been widening between gender, income, race and education
Collingwood friends to walk 100K steps for mental health and Epilepsy Canada

Collingwood friends to walk 100K steps for mental health and Epilepsy Canada

Katelyn Blakey and Alex Smith are hoping to raise $1,500 in pledges