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County politicians suggest Cannabis Act enforcement claims just blowing smoke

County politicians suggest Cannabis Act enforcement claims just blowing smoke

‘The enforcement [Health Canada] has promised is lacking,’ says Oro-Medonte Township mayor
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Ministry inspecting area workplaces this weekend: health unit

Ministry inspecting area workplaces this weekend: health unit

On Friday and Saturday, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development will be working with officials on the local level to conduct education and enforcement visits across Simcoe County and the district of Muskoka
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37% of Midland residents have had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

37% of Midland residents have had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Penetanguishene has the highest percentage of residents vaccinated with 42% having received their first dose. In Tiny and Tay, the vaccination rate is 35% and 34% respectively 
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Ontario reports 3,480 COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 3,480 COVID cases Wednesday

Today's case count includes an undisclosed number of previously unreported cases from health units in Ontario's central west region
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Portarama Family Festival wants to bring community together

Portarama Family Festival wants to bring community together

Organizers will outline how the event will proceed during tonight's Tay council meeting
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WATCH: Hospitals slammed by COVID-19 admissions given temporary power to transfer patients to LTC or retirement homes

WATCH: Hospitals slammed by COVID-19 admissions given temporary power to transfer patients to LTC or retirement homes

Health Minister Christine Elliott announces new temporary powers to be used 'only in the most urgent of situations'
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ONTARIO: Low student loan interest rates could be an opportunity for head start on investing

ONTARIO: Low student loan interest rates could be an opportunity for head start on investing

The federal government announced that the interest rate on the federal portion of student loans will be frozen at 0 per cent until 2023, which some financial planners say could be an opportunity for young Canadians to look at diverting money into long-term saving plans
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Flowers, dogs and cats create purrfect event for local OSPCA

Flowers, dogs and cats create purrfect event for local OSPCA

The Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre’s 14th annual Gardeners’ Gathering fundraiser is this Sunday
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.
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OPINION: Canadians should be able to access dental care with a health card instead of a credit card

OPINION: Canadians should be able to access dental care with a health card instead of a credit card

Dentists and emergency physicians see the consequences of poor oral health on a daily basis
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