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Five local residents among 35 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Five local residents among 35 new COVID-19 cases in region today

There are three new cases in Penetanguishene as well as one each in Tay and Tiny Townships
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WATCH: Ontario spending more money on mental health solutions in Northern Ontario

WATCH: Ontario spending more money on mental health solutions in Northern Ontario

Extra funding to be targeted at First Nations in remote areas
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WATCH: Premiers, territorial leaders say it's 'essential' that Canada Health Transfer payments rise to meet mounting costs

WATCH: Premiers, territorial leaders say it's 'essential' that Canada Health Transfer payments rise to meet mounting costs

Leaders call on the federal government to increase Canada Health Transfer by 13% a year
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Ontario reports 994 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 994 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes 1,072 recoveries, 10 deaths, and 47 new hospitalizations
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Local service-industry workers say 'unfair' lockdown restrictions illogical

Local service-industry workers say 'unfair' lockdown restrictions illogical

'We didn’t just start doing this when the pandemic started,' barber says. 'On a regular day, we followed strict protocols in the shop. We feel we’ve been unfairly treated'
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Antigen testing serves as early warning of potential COVID-19 infection at Georgian Manor

Antigen testing serves as early warning of potential COVID-19 infection at Georgian Manor

Since antigen test results do not require lab processing and are available in 30 minutes, the home's administration can move faster at the first potential signs of COVID-19 infections
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Deadly outbreak over at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Deadly outbreak over at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

The outbreak led to seven patient deaths in the Penetanguishene hospital's geriatric unit
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Four local COVID-19 cases among 34 reported in region today

Four local COVID-19 cases among 34 reported in region today

New cases include a Penetanguishene woman and three Tay residents between 18 and 34 years old
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WATCH: Wage, rent subsidies to remain in place to June 5, feds announce

WATCH: Wage, rent subsidies to remain in place to June 5, feds announce

Feds also announce $518M research investment through Canada Foundation for Innovation
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Midland high school

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Midland high school

A case has also been reported at Wyevale Central Public School
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