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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Ontario reports 329 new COVID-19 cases and 454 recoveries today

Ontario reports 329 new COVID-19 cases and 454 recoveries today

The province has also reported 40 new deaths today
April wedding cancelled, Midland couple hopes to take their love global

April wedding cancelled, Midland couple hopes to take their love global

Wanda Luoma and Marty Burton are one of six couples in three countries hoping to win wedding contest
Public health official urges diligence, caution as local case rate trends in 'wrong direction'

Public health official urges diligence, caution as local case rate trends in 'wrong direction'

'We need to raise awareness that (the epidemiological curve) has plateaued, it’s not coming down,' said Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health
Ninth Barrie resident dies of COVID-19

Ninth Barrie resident dies of COVID-19

Health unit confirms five new cases in Simcoe County, including a long-term care worker
Midland follows province's lead on state of emergency

Midland follows province's lead on state of emergency

Essential services will not be impacted by closure extensions
Additional landfills, transfer stations to open in two weeks

Additional landfills, transfer stations to open in two weeks

This extended schedule with additional openings is effective as of Monday, May 25
Provincial state of emergency officially extended until June 2

Provincial state of emergency officially extended until June 2

Province says new legislation will allow for more virtual or remote transactions during COVID-19
Hang on to your textiles and bulky items

Hang on to your textiles and bulky items

County of Simcoe postpones compost sales, clothing and bulky collection programs due to COVID-19 restrictions
LIVE: Ontario to announce next reopening stage Thursday

LIVE: Ontario to announce next reopening stage Thursday

Premier Doug Ford says next stage to include opening of low-risk, seasonal workplaces
LIVE: PM announces $2.5B in aid for seniors

LIVE: PM announces $2.5B in aid for seniors

Recipients of Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement to see one-time increase under new federal measures