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WATCH: Province announces investment to expand broadband, cellular access in underserved communities

WATCH: Province announces investment to expand broadband, cellular access in underserved communities

Government says it is making a historic investment of nearly $1 billion over six years
Georgian Bay General Hospital limiting visitors amid COVID spike

Georgian Bay General Hospital limiting visitors amid COVID spike

'Although we wish we didn’t have to ever restrict visitation, this will allow us to safely manage visitation while ensuring patients can still enjoy time with their loved ones'
More COVID restrictions would 'suit region well,' says Gardner

More COVID restrictions would 'suit region well,' says Gardner

Official has recommended to the province that Simcoe-Muskoka should be under the strengthened measures proposed in the new framework today
Health unit confirms 29 new COVID cases in Simcoe today

Health unit confirms 29 new COVID cases in Simcoe today

Among the new cases is a Penetanguishene boy under the age of 18
Health unit orders suspension of 'general visiting' at long-term care homes

Health unit orders suspension of 'general visiting' at long-term care homes

A new class order goes further than the provincial rules to restrict visitors and also prohibits residents from leaving facilities except for health care
WATCH: Ford unveils new system for COVID-19 lockdowns

WATCH: Ford unveils new system for COVID-19 lockdowns

Ford also revealed how funding will be disbursed to support businesses in COVID-19 hotspots such as York, Peel, Ottawa and Toronto
WATCH: Feds pivot programming to help Canadian businesses navigate COVID-19

WATCH: Feds pivot programming to help Canadian businesses navigate COVID-19

The CanExport SMEs program will now help businesses develop and expand their e-commerce presence, attend virtual trade shows
Ontario confirms record 1,050 COVID cases today

Ontario confirms record 1,050 COVID cases today

The province has also reported 14 deaths and 837 recoveries in today's epidemiological summary
Three new COVID cases reported at Simcoe Manor, including two residents and one staff

Three new COVID cases reported at Simcoe Manor, including two residents and one staff

Since Oct. 2 there have been 71 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at the Beeton long-term care home and 10 residents have died
Health unit reports 75 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 75 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are three news cases in Tay, one in Tiny Township and one in Penetanguishene, health unit reports