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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Special police procession honours hospital workers (VIDEO)

Special police procession honours hospital workers (VIDEO)

The salute is part of a new phenomenon that has cropped up across the country to honour essential workers
City of Orillia laying off staff in wake of pandemic

City of Orillia laying off staff in wake of pandemic

'The workload for some City staff during the COVID-19 pandemic cannot justify continued employment by the municipality at this time, but we are continually monitoring the situation and adapting as necessary'
Yoga studio going online

Yoga studio going online

'We took a leap of faith and thought what was the best way to serve our community'
Coping with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Coping with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Local clinicial psychologist created a workbook to help people deal with pandemic anxiety
Timiskaming Health Unit announces second positive COVID-19 test

Timiskaming Health Unit announces second positive COVID-19 test

It's a woman in her 30s, the wife of the man who was confirmed on March 24
Virus spreading in community is no longer travel related says Health Unit

Virus spreading in community is no longer travel related says Health Unit

First person to test positive from community transmission
Local brewer switches to hand sanitizer to combat COVID-19

Local brewer switches to hand sanitizer to combat COVID-19

Orders will be delivered to area hospitals, pharmacies, and grocers, as well as donated to senior care facilities and first responders
Opinion: Bill Walton, Hope Lights

Opinion: Bill Walton, Hope Lights

On our short street here in the Bay, several of us have relit our Christmas seasonal lights
Need help with groceries? Or other things?

Need help with groceries? Or other things?

All kinds of offers in the community including offering basic sewing services free or in exchange for jam preserves or chocolate treats
Distance socially and eat locally

Distance socially and eat locally

Social media group helps connect locals to restaurants still operating takeout and delivery