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Working from home can be a pain in the neck, chiropractor warns

Working from home can be a pain in the neck, chiropractor warns

'I get it, you’re at home and want to relax on the bed, but if your back is not getting proper support, it could cause serious issues,' says local chiropractor
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Nominations for Virtual Newcomer Recognition Awards open

Nominations for Virtual Newcomer Recognition Awards open

Eighth annual awards celebration is moving online and will take place on Nov. 19
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Back to triple digits, as province confirms 106 new COVID cases

Back to triple digits, as province confirms 106 new COVID cases

There was one additional death in the past 24 hours; There remain 39 people hospitalized across the province as a result of COVID-19, officials say
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Penetanguishene provides weekly COVID-19 update

Penetanguishene provides weekly COVID-19 update

Most town facilities are now open to the public
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This week had fewest number of local new COVID cases since March

This week had fewest number of local new COVID cases since March

A previously-reported case was removed. There have been four new cases reported by the health unit for Simcoe-Muskoka region this week
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Province shells out more than $9-M for county pandemic costs

Province shells out more than $9-M for county pandemic costs

Funding will go toward transit, social services and other pandemic costs incurred as part of the County of Simcoe’s COVID-19 response
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Province reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, one death today

Province reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, one death today

There were more than 30,000 tests conducted yesterday; Across the province, just 41 patients are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19
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For third day in a row, health unit confirms single new COVID case

For third day in a row, health unit confirms single new COVID case

The latest case was discovered in an Innisfil resident and is the fifth confirmed COVID-19 case this week
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Midland mayor happy town getting nearly $500,000 in provincial aid

Midland mayor happy town getting nearly $500,000 in provincial aid

“The Town has faced immense financial pressures due to the pandemic, and our community has as well," Mayor Stewart Strathearn says
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County cancels clothing, electronic collection campaigns for 2020

County cancels clothing, electronic collection campaigns for 2020

Decision was made due to continued labour challenges related to pandemic, say County of Simcoe officials
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