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The SS Keewatin won't open for tours this year

The SS Keewatin won't open for tours this year

Built in Scotland, the Edwardian-era passenger ship was launched five years before the Titanic.
Pace of government decision-making 'unprecedented,' says Gardner

Pace of government decision-making 'unprecedented,' says Gardner

Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit's top doc says the time may come for even tighter rules for Ontarians
Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic

Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic

Province says our health system is already under immense pressure without an influx of people in withdrawal needing medical care
Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 cases jump to 21 today

Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 cases jump to 21 today

The jump is a 50 per cent increase in a single day for Simcoe Muskoka Region
100 COVID-19 cases reported today by province, and one more death

100 COVID-19 cases reported today by province, and one more death

This is the first time since COVID-19 testing began that the province has reported triple digits in a single day
Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Most pets have become accustomed to years of being home all day alone
Penetanguishene, how to access your essential services

Penetanguishene, how to access your essential services

What's open, what's closed under Ontario essential-services-only order
Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

An Oshawa woman and a Hamilton woman died after being confirmed positive for COVID-19
County, partners launch COVID-19 impact study for businesses

County, partners launch COVID-19 impact study for businesses

'We want our businesses and residents to know that we are here for you and working to identify responsible opportunities to assist and support you,' says warden
Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

Labs confirm 85 more cases in Ontario, one more death

There are more unconfirmed cases in communities across the province, states medical officer of health