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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Pandemic gives birth to new procedures for local midwives and doulas

Pandemic gives birth to new procedures for local midwives and doulas

‘I think there is a sense of fear but it’s helpful for people to know what steps are in place,’ says Barrie midwife
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Simcoe paramedics to help with extended COVID-19 testing

Simcoe paramedics to help with extended COVID-19 testing

They cannot provide COVID-19 testing through a 9-1-1 call and are working directly through the Public Health Unit to provide community testing support
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Ontario reports 511 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 511 new COVID-19 cases today

Another 565 people have recovered and there have been 55 more deaths reported since yesterday
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No plans for Midland-area field hospital to cope with COVID-19

No plans for Midland-area field hospital to cope with COVID-19

Midland assessment centre saw steady numbers throughout April.
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Volunteers call on elderly to help persevere through pandemic

Volunteers call on elderly to help persevere through pandemic

Canadian Red Cross Telephone Assistance Program sees typical call volume triple in March
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Shortlist announced for Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

Shortlist announced for Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

Drew Hayden Taylor, Amy Spurway and Heidi L.M. Jacobs are in the running for coveted medal and $15,000 prize
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Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Republic Live says it will honour all 2020 passes for next year’s Boots and Hearts festival
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LIVE: Ontario allowing some businesses to open May 4

LIVE: Ontario allowing some businesses to open May 4

Seasonal businesses and services, essential construction projects get green light to open Monday; Marinas, golf courses can prepare for season
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports four more deaths from COVID-19

Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports four more deaths from COVID-19

The recent victims are residents in Barrie, Bradford and Essa
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Ontario reports 421 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 421 new cases of COVID-19 today

The province is also reporting 620 recoveries and 39 deaths attributed to the coronavirus
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