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Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe today

Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe today

One new case involves a Penetanguishene man working at a health-care facility now in outbreak
Ontario reporting 428 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reporting 428 new COVID-19 cases today

There have also been 27 new deaths linked to the coronavirus
State of emergency remains in effect for Christian Island

State of emergency remains in effect for Christian Island

Travel restrictions now include Cedar Point and Christian, Beckwith, and Hope Islands
Want to go for a hike on Blue Mountain trail? That will cost you!

Want to go for a hike on Blue Mountain trail? That will cost you!

Starting June 6, Blue Mountain Resort will require trail users to have a pass or ticket in order to use the resort’s trail system.
COVID-19 cancels popular celebration of French heritage and culture

COVID-19 cancels popular celebration of French heritage and culture

Organizers have chosen to postpone the Festival du Loup until July 15-17, 2021
WATCH: Outdoor sports fields, street-facing stores can open Tuesday: Doug Ford

WATCH: Outdoor sports fields, street-facing stores can open Tuesday: Doug Ford

Premier confirms golf courses, marinas can open on Saturday
Waubaushene retirement home staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Waubaushene retirement home staff member tests positive for COVID-19

An Orillia man in his 50s has also tested positive for COVID-19.
WATCH: National parks, historic sites to partially reopen June 1

WATCH: National parks, historic sites to partially reopen June 1

Some Parks Canada sites to reopen with safety measures for visitors, workers
Ontario reports 258 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 258 new COVID-19 cases today

75 per cent of the province's total confirmed cases have now recovered
New marketing grant available for downtown Midland businesses

New marketing grant available for downtown Midland businesses

Funding is on a first-come, first-serve basis