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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Province providing additional support for farmers

Province providing additional support for farmers

Government delivers early on expanded Risk Management Program
Province reports 111 new COVID cases again today

Province reports 111 new COVID cases again today

There are now 1,366 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
Many businesses looking for employees thanks to CERB, local restaurateur contends

Many businesses looking for employees thanks to CERB, local restaurateur contends

"Now that you can operate your business, there are no wheels on the carts," business owner says of staff who would rather stay home and collect $2,000 a month than return to work
Long-term care facilities need to be overhauled, says carpenters' council

Long-term care facilities need to be overhauled, says carpenters' council

Facilities need room renovations, upgraded building systems to control infection spread
Three new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today

Three new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today

New cases reported in Midland and Tiny Township
Province reports 111 new COVID cases today

Province reports 111 new COVID cases today

Tomorrow, much of Ontario enters Stage 3 of the province's reopening plan
State of emergency extended until July 24

State of emergency extended until July 24

Most emergency orders have been extended until July 29
County council divided, votes against sweeping mask rules

County council divided, votes against sweeping mask rules

"I think it’s appropriate for us to sit back and look at what the objective of wearing masks is all about,” Midland mayor says
It's A Tale of Two Libraries as local institutions differ in turning the COVID-19 page

It's A Tale of Two Libraries as local institutions differ in turning the COVID-19 page

While Penetanguishene's library will welcome patrons back Friday, Midland won't reopen until August
Penetanguishene man is the county's lone new COVID case

Penetanguishene man is the county's lone new COVID case

There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County