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Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Orillia facility

Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Orillia facility

It was revealed Wednesday that a staff member worked at the long-term care home while infectious; Cause of deaths are being investigated
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Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario shortens list of essential services; places some on modified business orders
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Emergency wage subsidy proposed for Canadian businesses

Emergency wage subsidy proposed for Canadian businesses

The subsidy is to help Canadians and businesses get through these tough economic times
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Midland extends facility closures

Midland extends facility closures

Essential services will not be interrupted by these closure extensions
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Tay Township Canada Day Celebrations cancelled

Tay Township Canada Day Celebrations cancelled

If circumstances allow for it, maybe a Tay revival celebration could be held, says committee co-chair.
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CCGS Samuel Risley to conduct icebreaking on Georgian Bay waters this weekend

CCGS Samuel Risley to conduct icebreaking on Georgian Bay waters this weekend

This will be conducted on or around April 4, 2020.
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LIVE: Ontario on track for 80,000 COVID-19 cases, 1,600 deaths by end of April

LIVE: Ontario on track for 80,000 COVID-19 cases, 1,600 deaths by end of April

Anywhere from 3,000 to 15,000 deaths projected over course of pandemic in province
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Ontario reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases so far with 462 more confirmed

Ontario reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases so far with 462 more confirmed

The premier is due to report the province's modelling data for the virus at noon today
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OPP suspends all holiday leaves in wake of global pandemic

OPP suspends all holiday leaves in wake of global pandemic

'It is critical that the OPP maintains staffing levels that prioritize both officer and public safety,' official notes; Police are receiving more calls about people violating public health orders
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Province putting almost $2.5M into services to help vulnerable population

Province putting almost $2.5M into services to help vulnerable population

'This funding can be used by Simcoe County to help find ways for people to self-isolate such as using motels and hotels, hiring extra staff for shelters and buying protective equipment,' area MPP says
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