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Friday is Doctors' Day! Here's a bright idea to honour our MDs

Friday is Doctors' Day! Here's a bright idea to honour our MDs

Ontario Medical Association has organized a province-wide show of appreciation for 9 p.m. on Friday
Front-line worker child-care centre in Barrie opens its doors as eligibility is expanded

Front-line worker child-care centre in Barrie opens its doors as eligibility is expanded

‘The gratitude from the families we’re serving is huge,’ says YMCA official
Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports 16th COVID-19 death today

Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports 16th COVID-19 death today

The victim was from Oro-Medonte
County launches second phase of Business Impact Survey

County launches second phase of Business Impact Survey

'Your County Council is committed to helping alleviate growing pressures on our communities and businesses as a result of COVID-19,' says warden
86 more deaths attributed to COVID-19 today in Ontario

86 more deaths attributed to COVID-19 today in Ontario

Ontario Public Health reports another 459 lab-confirmed cases and 593 recoveries
Now more than ever, it's vital to plan for emergencies

Now more than ever, it's vital to plan for emergencies

County of Simcoe will observe Emergency Preparedness Week from May 3 to 9
THE FRONT LINE: ‘There’s a lot of worries about the uncertainty,' says paramedic

THE FRONT LINE: ‘There’s a lot of worries about the uncertainty,' says paramedic

Essential Worker: Brad Campbell, County of Simcoe paramedic
Waubaushene retirement home following public-health protocols after outbreak

Waubaushene retirement home following public-health protocols after outbreak

The Tay Township location is home to 29 residents
Field hospitals could help with future waves of virus, says Gardner

Field hospitals could help with future waves of virus, says Gardner

Regional medical officer of health talking with hospitals to build in a plan that allows elective procedures to occur during future COVID-19 case surges
Georgian engineering students heed call for PPE from health-care sector

Georgian engineering students heed call for PPE from health-care sector

Students making single-use face shields will soon have produced over 10,000 units, approximately 2,000 of which have gone to RVH