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Ontario reports 185 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 185 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes 149 recoveries, 10 new hospitalizations, and seven deaths
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Tim Hortons Camp Day gets donation after local top cop takes pie to face

Tim Hortons Camp Day gets donation after local top cop takes pie to face

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BEYOND LOCAL: Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians

BEYOND LOCAL: Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians

Recently, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States — an intelligence alliance knows as the Five Eyes — committed to develop a collective response against the threat of ransomware
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Vax certificates may allow faster reopening, help plan for resurgence: science table

Vax certificates may allow faster reopening, help plan for resurgence: science table

Premier Doug Ford has said he won’t introduce a proof-of-vaccination system
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'Dawn chorus' provides treat for area nature lovers

'Dawn chorus' provides treat for area nature lovers

Special event Tuesday gives novice, expert birders chance to enjoy early morning at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, hot breakfast
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

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COVID-19: Canadians say vaccination proof must be required of all travellers, poll says

COVID-19: Canadians say vaccination proof must be required of all travellers, poll says

The survey found that 66 per cent of respondents say people should be fully vaccinated to be allowed to cross the border, while 16 per cent say providing a recent negative test is enough and 14 per cent say border crossing should be limited only to essential travel
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Lifeguards honoured for 'relentless' efforts to save Chris Bellchambers

Lifeguards honoured for 'relentless' efforts to save Chris Bellchambers

Well-known Orillia man died June 20 after being pulled from lake; lifeguards 'acted heroically and professionally and did everything they could,' mayor says
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Ontario's youth given voice at the table on environmental matters

Ontario's youth given voice at the table on environmental matters

'Just because you can’t vote and cast a ballot for politicians, it doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a say,' environment minister says during announcement in Barrie
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OPP Marine Unit kept busy during recent stormy weather

OPP Marine Unit kept busy during recent stormy weather

Man was charged with Careless Operation of a Vessel after the vessel struck a shoal in the buoyed Waubaushene Channel
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