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OPP's safe driver campaign will target commercial vehicles

OPP's safe driver campaign will target commercial vehicles

There have already been 32 fatal crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in 2021 - nine more than the previous year, say OPP
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Two new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Two new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

A Barrie resident has died after contracting COVID-19
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Early move to Step 3 comes with risks, says Gardner

Early move to Step 3 comes with risks, says Gardner

The Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health said close monitoring will be important
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Real estate market 'cooling from red-hot to hot' in South Georgian Bay

Real estate market 'cooling from red-hot to hot' in South Georgian Bay

Individual unit sales are down slightly compared to June 2020, but dollar values are up and it's still a record year
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LET'S EAT: New local food bank looks to ensure no one goes hungry

LET'S EAT: New local food bank looks to ensure no one goes hungry

The Georgian Bay Food Network is an innovative non-profit with a goal to provide food relief to local communities
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Ontario moving to Step 3 on July 16

Ontario moving to Step 3 on July 16

It allows for indoor dining, expands indoor activities where face coverings can't always be worn
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Area mom says COVID-19 scare, quarantine were 'terrifying'

Area mom says COVID-19 scare, quarantine were 'terrifying'

'I tried to play it cool for my two kids, but I kind of lost my marbles a little bit, I was really scared,' says Orillia mother who was forced into quarantine after OSMH stay
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Ontario reports 183 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 183 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update includes 233 recoveries, nine new hospitalizations, and nine deaths
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Suspicious death becomes homicide probe; OPP release victim's name

Suspicious death becomes homicide probe; OPP release victim's name

Post mortem examination confirmed the 24-year-old victim died as a result of a gunshot wound
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OPINION: To create a better work environment after COVID-19, we must truly hear employees

OPINION: To create a better work environment after COVID-19, we must truly hear employees

While media coverage has been crucial in fuelling public discussions about the workplace, researchers say there’s a disconnect between the way media covered work issues during the pandemic and the stories workers felt were important for the public to understand
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