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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Ontario sees largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases with 426 today

Ontario sees largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases with 426 today

The total number of cases for the province is now 2,392
Non-compliance of Emergency Management Act may lead to fines: OPP

Non-compliance of Emergency Management Act may lead to fines: OPP

Provincial Offences Act of Ontario has been updated to include three offences which may be enforced by police
Penetanguishene company ready to begin manufacturing masks

Penetanguishene company ready to begin manufacturing masks

Industrial Filter Manufacturing could produce upwards of 5,000 masks a day, but now jumping through regulatory hoops.
Legal clinic bracing for ‘a nightmare’ onslaught of eviction cases

Legal clinic bracing for ‘a nightmare’ onslaught of eviction cases

While Landlord and Tenant Board has suspended issuance and enforcement of eviction orders during COVID-19, rent will still be owed down the line
First teen case of COVID-19 reported in Simcoe County today, total for region now at 55

First teen case of COVID-19 reported in Simcoe County today, total for region now at 55

The number of cases in the region increased by five since yesterday
Ontario reports 260 more COVID-19 cases this morning

Ontario reports 260 more COVID-19 cases this morning

Ontario's total number of cases is now 1,966
YMCA launches online fitness programs

YMCA launches online fitness programs

The Y is continuing its efforts to help people reach their potential through virtual resources and supports
Changes to Penetanguishene bus schedules

Changes to Penetanguishene bus schedules

Transit will be reducing its hours for at least the remainder of the week
County, health unit asking for donations of protective equipment, supplies

County, health unit asking for donations of protective equipment, supplies

N95 masks, surgical masks, face shields among wanted items
Beloved Orillia couple died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Beloved Orillia couple died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Elizabeth and Lyle Fox are being remembered by family and wide 'circle of friends'; Daughter pleads with people to take COVID-19 seriously and heed warnings