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Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

In a letter to the region's populace, the medical officer of health again explained his decision to advise lockdown and today's announcement about moving to red zone
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Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

“I am sure that the chickadees will be happy to see visitors return with seed in hand!” Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre staffer says
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One local resident among 29 new COVID-19 cases in region today

One local resident among 29 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Today's report includes a Penetanguishene man between 35 and 44 years old whose case is outbreak-related
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Snowmobile stolen from Victoria Harbour residence

Snowmobile stolen from Victoria Harbour residence

Snowmobile was taken from a Victoria Harbour residence during the overnight of March 3-4
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Southern Georgian Bay OPP welcomes two new recruits to its detachment

Southern Georgian Bay OPP welcomes two new recruits to its detachment

Twenty-one new OPP officers have joined communities across Central Region after graduating from the Ontario Police College last month
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Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

The lockdown that started Monday will last until Sunday
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WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

Province expecting to hit one million vaccine doses administered early next week
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Get your gloves out! Community garden plots can now be booked in Tiny

Get your gloves out! Community garden plots can now be booked in Tiny

Non-resident reservations will open on March 12
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WATCH: By end of March, Canada will have 8M vaccine doses, Trudeau says, with shipment update from Pfizer

WATCH: By end of March, Canada will have 8M vaccine doses, Trudeau says, with shipment update from Pfizer

Approval of Johnson & Johnson single-dose means 10 million doses of that vaccine will ship between April and June
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Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

Canada has pre-purchased 10 million doses, with options to buy another 28 million
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