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Ontario reports 531 new COVID Cases Thursday

Ontario reports 531 new COVID Cases Thursday

Today's update noted 338 recoveries and 17 deaths, but 15 of the deaths occurred more than two months ago
Simcoe County Museum has reopened to visitors

Simcoe County Museum has reopened to visitors

Those who wish to visit the facility must pre-register to enjoy 'a cultural exploration of our historical past and exciting future'
ONTARIO: Mental health must be part of curriculum as students cope with COVID-19, say experts

ONTARIO: Mental health must be part of curriculum as students cope with COVID-19, say experts

Experts call for emotional skills to be taught as a core part of curricula to help young people cope with the psychological toll of the pandemic
Talk to kids about vaccines and pack a mask: Health unit official

Talk to kids about vaccines and pack a mask: Health unit official

Simcoe-Muskoka MOH will be recommending masking for junior and senior kindergarten students in September
OPP seeking public's help to track down stolen backhoe

OPP seeking public's help to track down stolen backhoe

The stolen Caterpillar backhoe, yellow in colour, was stolen overnight Aug. 15 in Tiny Township
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GBGH gearing up to host second virtual Power of Giving Gala

GBGH gearing up to host second virtual Power of Giving Gala

Goal of this year's event is to raise $450,000 for the Foundation’s Impact Fund
Health officials seeing local spike in suspected opioid overdoses

Health officials seeing local spike in suspected opioid overdoses

Overdoses are believed to be linked to street supplies of opioids that have been mixed with benzodiazepines, says health unit
Here's a look at the voting rules for electors living outside of Canada

Here's a look at the voting rules for electors living outside of Canada

Elections Canada must receive completed applications for registration by September 14
Tiny STR task force grappling with issues around 'ghost hotels'

Tiny STR task force grappling with issues around 'ghost hotels'

‘Ghost hotels ... have the potential to change the character of the area and result in a large number of land use planning impacts,' said planner