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Giddy-up. Equine pair gallop into retirement home residents' hearts (6 photos)

Giddy-up. Equine pair gallop into retirement home residents' hearts (6 photos)

Sierra and Salvador bring plenty of smiles to two Midland retirement homes
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Hundreds of churches petition province to reopen in June

Hundreds of churches petition province to reopen in June

Province will 'be challenged with institutions which bring people together,' says medical officer of health, adding religious traditions such as singing could carry risk
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Health unit reporting five new COVID-19 cases in the region

Health unit reporting five new COVID-19 cases in the region

Two more nursing home residents from Barrie have died from the coronavirus
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Area home builders applaud government's decision to restart construction

Area home builders applaud government's decision to restart construction

Move allows residential and non-residential construction, as well as planned renovations, to begin on Tuesday
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Ontario reports 390 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 390 new cases of COVID-19 today

The province also reported 43 more deaths, and 292 recoveries
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Testing shows situation at long-term care homes 'improving substantially'

Testing shows situation at long-term care homes 'improving substantially'

Region's medical officer of health says it's time to work on optimal, longer-term approach to testing and COVID-19 surveillance
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Exploring a topic that's now at the forefront for many

Exploring a topic that's now at the forefront for many

Local Our Health series moves away from popular in-person show with June offering
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'Community' has new meaning for DeafBlind Ontario Services

'Community' has new meaning for DeafBlind Ontario Services

'As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, our communities have really been a pillar to DeafBlind Ontario Services'
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Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Tay

Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Tay

Two Barrie residents died this weekend as a result of COVID-19
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WATCH: Schools will remain closed: Ford

WATCH: Schools will remain closed: Ford

Overnight camps also won't be happening this summer, according to Ford
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