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Hospitals hit with 'one-two punch' amid rising COVID admissions, staff shortages

Hospitals hit with 'one-two punch' amid rising COVID admissions, staff shortages

'As the omicron variant rages across our region, the number of COVID patients in our health centre has more than quadrupled since Christmas,' says Barrie hospital CEO
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County council votes to fast-track power-lift purchase for paramedics

County council votes to fast-track power-lift purchase for paramedics

An additional $717,000 will be spent on procuring a second device this year, which adds to $703,000 already approved for one device as part of the 2022 budget
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GBGH further limits visitation due to COVID variant concerns

GBGH further limits visitation due to COVID variant concerns

Midland hospital CEO says move necessary to ensure patient, staff safety
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Penetanguishene lowers flags to honour retired fire chief's passing

Penetanguishene lowers flags to honour retired fire chief's passing

'On behalf of my Council colleagues, staff and the residents of the town, I offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Light's family and friends,' said Mayor Doug Leroux
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‘Did Ontario slot STRs as commercial?’ asks area resident

‘Did Ontario slot STRs as commercial?’ asks area resident

Letter from reader points out temporary 2022 ‘Ontario Staycation Tax Credit’ defines short-term rentals as being in the commercial tourism and hospitality sectors
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300 new COVID cases in region, health unit not reporting municipal breakdown

300 new COVID cases in region, health unit not reporting municipal breakdown

Four COVID-related deaths reported in Simcoe County today
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This week in MidlandToday+: Pay off your holiday bills with a chance to win $1000

This week in MidlandToday+: Pay off your holiday bills with a chance to win $1000

Register now, for free, to become a +member
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Here's Ontario's plan to return to in-person learning

Here's Ontario's plan to return to in-person learning

Access to rapid tests, tracking absences among the new measures as students return to classrooms Jan. 17
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COLUMN: It's Ottawa's fault CEOs can't keep hands out of cookie jar

COLUMN: It's Ottawa's fault CEOs can't keep hands out of cookie jar

In retrospect, you’d be surprised if these companies didn’t take the federal handout because it was, well, free money
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WATCH: Minister of education, top doctor give update on return to in-person learning

WATCH: Minister of education, top doctor give update on return to in-person learning

Students return to the classroom Jan. 17
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