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Construction begins on RVH Regional Pandemic Response Unit

Construction begins on RVH Regional Pandemic Response Unit

Modular structure will house 70 beds in 8,250 square feet of space and be ready by June
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Waubaushene retirement home

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Waubaushene retirement home

As well, a Midland man has tested positive for the virus
'When the time is right, we’ll reopen' sectors, says MPP Dunlop

'When the time is right, we’ll reopen' sectors, says MPP Dunlop

Province is planning a stage-by-stage approach to reopening the economy to ensure there are appropriate measures in place so workplaces can open safely
Daily COVID-19 case increase lowest in three weeks for Ontario

Daily COVID-19 case increase lowest in three weeks for Ontario

The last time the province reported daily case increases in the 300s was early April
LIVE: Boost to child benefit coming in May

LIVE: Boost to child benefit coming in May

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says increases to child care benefit coming next month; $9 billion student relief package to be introduced in Parliament Wednesday
Esso offering up to $2M in free fuel for frontline healthcare workers

Esso offering up to $2M in free fuel for frontline healthcare workers

The company is offering 80,000 digital vouchers, each worth $25
Health unit reports two new cases in Simcoe County today

Health unit reports two new cases in Simcoe County today

No new resident cases reported in connection with the county's four long-term care facility outbreaks
County suspends tourism grant program for 2020

County suspends tourism grant program for 2020

More than 90 applications were received vying for $300,000 in funding
Simcoe County grad ceremonies could go digital

Simcoe County grad ceremonies could go digital

Public school board is 'starting to look at' options after province further delays reopening of schools until May 31
Shopping online? Canada Post says you should expect shipping delays

Shopping online? Canada Post says you should expect shipping delays

Thanks to COVID-19, parcel delivery volumes are at pre-Christmas levels