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Scientists endorse outdoor gatherings, but Gardner warns they're hard to manage

Scientists endorse outdoor gatherings, but Gardner warns they're hard to manage

'The question of how exactly you manage outdoor exposure at this time is up for debate,' said Simcoe Muskoka medical officer of health
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Call 911 if you suspect an overdose, OPP urge amid rising drug-related deaths

Call 911 if you suspect an overdose, OPP urge amid rising drug-related deaths

Police remind residents that observers of an overdose are protected under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
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Local pharmacies will be offering COVID-19 vaccine

Local pharmacies will be offering COVID-19 vaccine

Locations in Midland and Victoria Harbour among select pharmacies offering vaccine
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Penetanguishene says thank you on National Volunteer Week

Penetanguishene says thank you on National Volunteer Week

260+ residents stepped up and offered their time to volunteer at the COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Simcoe County
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Health unit confirms 108 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

Health unit confirms 108 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

There is one local case involving a Tiny resident as well as two deaths begin reported
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HELPERS: Vaccination volunteers help to make immunizations a non-volatile experience

HELPERS: Vaccination volunteers help to make immunizations a non-volatile experience

North Simcoe residents Otten and DeVillers are two community-minded helpers of many during pandemic
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'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 put OHL season on ice

'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 put OHL season on ice

A return to play agreement had been reached with the government, but an increase in COVID cases and the current stay-at-home order made it 'impossible for the OHL to have a season'
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Ontario confirms 3,469 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario confirms 3,469 new COVID cases Tuesday

The province has also reported 159 new hospitalizations, 3,369 recoveries, and 22 deaths in today's update
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Midland launches public consultation on affordable housing

Midland launches public consultation on affordable housing

Council's affordable housing task force began working on the file last June
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BEYOND LOCAL: What are NFTs and why are people paying millions for them?

BEYOND LOCAL: What are NFTs and why are people paying millions for them?

A NFT is a digital file with verified identity and ownership
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