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New online hub created to support seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

New online hub created to support seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Volunteer organizations can visit the site and post volunteer opportunities in their communities
Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

The province is reporting its second-highest daily caseload increase since the pandemic began (yesterday was the highest)
Urgent Animal Care Fund established by OSPCA to aid pandemic efforts

Urgent Animal Care Fund established by OSPCA to aid pandemic efforts

With adoptions on hold, many SPCAs and humane societies are facing growing costs as they continue to care for animal now waiting longer to be adopted
Games café owners change strategies during pandemic (5 photos)

Games café owners change strategies during pandemic (5 photos)

North of Exile Games owner Jason Malott says board games are a great way for families to bond.
Ontario's 'best butter tart festival' cancelled

Ontario's 'best butter tart festival' cancelled

The next festival is scheduled for June 12, 2021
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases spikes to one-day record

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases spikes to one-day record

Number of confirmed cases rose almost 12% while number of deaths increased to 174 in the last 24 hours, provincial agency reports
COVID-19: How pandemic simulations work

COVID-19: How pandemic simulations work

Mitigating the effects of future pandemics will require sound and efficient predictions
Area man with COVID-19 warns the virus is no joke, urges more caution

Area man with COVID-19 warns the virus is no joke, urges more caution

'I'm strong and fit and it levelled me ... it spooked me,' said 30-year-old Chad Warren a competitive cyclist and fitness-obsessed trainer from Collingwood
Ontario reports 379 new confirmed cases of COVID-19

Ontario reports 379 new confirmed cases of COVID-19

There are 153 deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the province
Region's top doc weighs in on wearing cloth face masks

Region's top doc weighs in on wearing cloth face masks

They can help prevent you from spreading COVID-19 when you are asymptomatic, but they won't keep you from getting the virus