Time Once Again For Sustainable Orillia’s Bike Challenge
A social event and presentation of awards and crests will take place soon after the conclusion of the challenge at The Bike Stop of Orillia…
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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Routine Immunizations for Children
During February and March, school immunization nurses from the health unit will be visiting Simcoe Muskoka secondary schools to offer catch-up clinics.
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Council Preview
All items are vote on at once and there is little discussion. However that is not always the case.
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Dr. Charles Gardner On COVID And Climate Change
As I turn my attention to our recovery, I am beginning to see this as an opportunity to embed in our recovery a response to climate change a green and just recovery.
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Health Unit Issues Order
Individuals who fail to comply with the order may be liable for a fine of up to $5,000 for every day or part of each day on which the offence occurs or continues.
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ANALYSIS: Orillia Council Question Period
Aside from recognizing how the actions, or inaction, of others are putting them in harm’s way many people clearly want to hear of tickets being issued for those breaking emergency orders.
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Health Unit Updates And Changes
“We’ve called is social distancing to date. I think we’re going to shift over to call it physical distancing”
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Fire Chief Heads Emergency Response Team
ShareBy John Swartz Brent Thomas hasn’t been chief of the Orillia Fire Department for a year and he’s being put
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ANALYSIS: Sunday Roundup COVID-19 Information
The City of Orillia has declared an emergency. This puts the emergency response team in charge. The emergency response management committee members are:
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ANALYSIS: Wednesday Roundup of COVID – 19 Information
The warning by French Health Minister Veran followed a recent study in The Lancet medical journal that hypothesised that an enzyme boosted by anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen could facilitate and worsen COVID-19 infections.
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