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Ontario extending three-day pandemic sick leave program to end of 2021

Ontario extending three-day pandemic sick leave program to end of 2021

Critics have panned the policy as insufficient to effectively curb the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces
Silver lining of overdose tragedy is raised awareness

Silver lining of overdose tragedy is raised awareness

Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day with North Simcoe municipalities issuing proclamations
Vandals mar local Liberal candidate's signs with swastikas

Vandals mar local Liberal candidate's signs with swastikas

'It’s too bad that people have to resort to things like that to express themselves ... (and) use hate,' said candidate who says she won't ask OPP to investigate
Informative SSEA report attracts Tay council like moth to a flame

Informative SSEA report attracts Tay council like moth to a flame

Aerial spraying to combat gypsy moths would cost 'tens of millions of dollars,' Tay mayor says
Health unit planning vaccination clinics in local high schools

Health unit planning vaccination clinics in local high schools

Health unit hosting virtual vaccine forum for local parents, students Sept. 8 to discuss issues of consent and respond to questions in real time
27 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

27 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There is one local case in Tiny included in today's update
OPP, Fire Marshal probing fatal Gravenhurst fire

OPP, Fire Marshal probing fatal Gravenhurst fire

The fire erupted at a multi-residential complex in Gravenhurst at about 2:30 a.m.; OPP say 'suspected human remains' were found inside the structure this morning
Children can consent to their own vaccines: health unit

Children can consent to their own vaccines: health unit

'Age is actually not a requirement, it’s the ability to understand that’s the requirement,' says Simcoe Muskoka medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner
Ontario reports 525 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 525 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest update noted 680 recoveries and five deaths, but three of the deaths occurred more than two months ago and were not previously reported
Survey asks seniors what support they need to improve social network and engagement

Survey asks seniors what support they need to improve social network and engagement

'According to Stats Canada (2010), in Simcoe County there are an estimated 25,000 seniors at risk of social isolation,' states Community Connection executive director