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Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

The retailer says all of its stores with street access will remain open in Ontario and Quebec
Ontario government defines essential services

Ontario government defines essential services

Other business-owners encouraged to continue operations through work-from-home and other innovative business models, says Ford
Midland-Penetanguishene fire chief outlines current situation

Midland-Penetanguishene fire chief outlines current situation

Together we can all keep our communities safe and healthy, chief says.
COVID-19 assessment centre to open in Midland on Wednesday

COVID-19 assessment centre to open in Midland on Wednesday

The centre is by appointment only and not all individuals who attend the clinic will be swabbed
Tiny Township provides update for residents

Tiny Township provides update for residents

"Take this situation very seriously and follow the advice of our healthcare professionals. Spread information, not the virus," mayor tells residents.
BREAKING: Premier doesn't think students will go back to school on April 6

BREAKING: Premier doesn't think students will go back to school on April 6

Ford made the statement during a press conference this afternoon
Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

There have been six Ontario deaths linked to COVID-19, three of which were attributed to close contact or community transmission
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health for the unit says this highlights that there is now community transmission of COVID-19 in the area
MidPen Transit Service free for all riders beginning Monday

MidPen Transit Service free for all riders beginning Monday

Riders asked to board and deboard using rear door whenever possible
Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drivers assured they will not lose licenses or test fees. Fail to keep appointment fees waived