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COVID-19 concerns force cancellation of Pirates of the Bay event

COVID-19 concerns force cancellation of Pirates of the Bay event

The Penetanguishene event was scheduled for Saturday, August 1
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

There are now 1,400 active lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario
Four new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today

Four new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today

New cases reported include a middle-aged Penetanguishene woman
Stage 3: what can open, what can't

Stage 3: what can open, what can't

Playgrounds, libraries, gyms can all reopen with some restrictions
Ontario confirms 111 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario confirms 111 new cases of COVID-19 today

This is the lowest number of new cases reported in July so far
Top doc says masks here to stay through 2021

Top doc says masks here to stay through 2021

Masks will be necessary COVID-19 precautions until a vaccine is distributed to the masses, says Dr. Charles Gardner
Phase 3 openings make masks vital, says region's top doc

Phase 3 openings make masks vital, says region's top doc

'Our strongest argument is that we are opening up the economy … as we lift restrictions, there are more opportunities for transmission,' says official
WATCH: Most of the province to enter Phase 3 on Friday

WATCH: Most of the province to enter Phase 3 on Friday

New limits allow up to 100 people to gather outdoors and up to 50 indoors in regions entering Phase 3
Ontario confirms 116 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 116 new COVID cases today

There are now fewer than 1,500 active cases of COVID-19 reported in the province
Midland supports health unit's mandatory mask policy

Midland supports health unit's mandatory mask policy

There are some people exempt from the policy that will affect transit riders