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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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Health unit urges people to get their COVID vaccine booster shot

Health unit urges people to get their COVID vaccine booster shot

While appointments are strongly encouraged, community clinics will accept walk-ins on a first-come basis if able to accommodate
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Tay library offering 'Holiday Money Hangover' webinar

Tay library offering 'Holiday Money Hangover' webinar

Slated for January 26, webinar designed to get rid of holiday debt and encourage positive action, so it's never an issue again
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505 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, testing captures 9,783 new cases

505 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, testing captures 9,783 new cases

Of the 3,448 people in hospital testing positive for COVID, 54 per cent were admitted for COVID-related illness
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LETTER: Tiny needs to be more vigilant when it comes 'miracle of nature' water

LETTER: Tiny needs to be more vigilant when it comes 'miracle of nature' water

'The Township of Tiny is cowing to the gravel companies’ demands,' reader says
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