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Three local COVID-19 cases amongst 51 reported today

Three local COVID-19 cases amongst 51 reported today

The health unit has confirmed 51 new cases in the region along with an outbreak at a Collingwood retirement home
Trudeau says he hopes to see COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada in early 2021

Trudeau says he hopes to see COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada in early 2021

Trudeau said today news from Pfizer suggests one of its vaccine candidate appears very effective in clinical trials
WATCH: Province plans to spend over $500K to assist military veterans return to civilian life

WATCH: Province plans to spend over $500K to assist military veterans return to civilian life

The province says the Pathways to Post-Military Employment program will support the return of 180 military veterans and reservists to civilian life
Two more staff test positive for COVID at Simcoe Manor

Two more staff test positive for COVID at Simcoe Manor

Since Oct. 2 there have been 74 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at the Beeton long-term care home; 10 residents have died
Province confirms 1,242 new cases of COVID-19 today

Province confirms 1,242 new cases of COVID-19 today

This is the fourth consecutive day the province has reported more than 1,000 new cases
Number of new COVID cases soars to record 1,328 cases in Ontario

Number of new COVID cases soars to record 1,328 cases in Ontario

Today's report shatters yesterday's record by almost 200 cases; Since Nov. 1, 97 people have died in Ontario due to the effects of the coronavirus
Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

Victory comes after more than three days of uncertainty
Ontario sets new record with 1,132 new COVID cases in the province

Ontario sets new record with 1,132 new COVID cases in the province

There were 11 deaths related to the coronavirus over the past 24 hours; As of today, 384 people are in hospital, infected with COVID-19, in Ontario
The latest COVID-19 update from Penetanguishene

The latest COVID-19 update from Penetanguishene

A new COVID-19 response framework has been released
Physicians: COVID-19 pandemic aside, you need to stay in touch with your family doc

Physicians: COVID-19 pandemic aside, you need to stay in touch with your family doc

Regardless of what happens with COVID-19, other illnesses continue their relentless march