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Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Chad McKillop and wife still feeling effects of coronavirus; 'The more people follow these guidelines, the quicker we’re going to get through this'
Woman sought in alleged mall theft

Woman sought in alleged mall theft

Incident happened March 5 at the Roots store at Georgian Mall
WORLD: Trucks must keep rolling across Canada-U.S border amid coronavirus pandemic

WORLD: Trucks must keep rolling across Canada-U.S border amid coronavirus pandemic

The Canada-U.S. border will be closed to most people because of the coronavirus, but trucks will still be able to make the trip over
Topper's helping food banks, first-responders

Topper's helping food banks, first-responders

'Our pizzerias are locally operated and giving back to our communities is of great importance to Topper's,' says company president
Senior 'felt wonderful' after receiving letter from local kids

Senior 'felt wonderful' after receiving letter from local kids

County of Simcoe launches Letters to Seniors, a new program where kids can write letters back and forth with local residents of long-term care homes
Sore back, neck from working at home? Quick fixes to improve your workspace

Sore back, neck from working at home? Quick fixes to improve your workspace

During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are working in a less than ideal home office
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Stop and smell the roses
SS Keewatin won't open for tours this year

SS Keewatin won't open for tours this year

Built in Scotland, the Edwardian-era passenger ship was launched five years before the Titanic
Brassard outlines new measures for Canadians returning from abroad

Brassard outlines new measures for Canadians returning from abroad

All returning Canadians and permanent residents will begin their two-week isolation at home immediately, without visiting friends, family members or businesses, says MP
Expert tips for working from home in a crowded house during the coronavirus pandemic

Expert tips for working from home in a crowded house during the coronavirus pandemic

Experts recommend creating workstations, designing a work-free zone, taking scheduled breaks, and establishing a firm quitting time