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COVID-19: Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says university study

COVID-19: Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says university study

The study found PPE concentrated in areas such as grocery stores, parking lots, areas around hospitals, residential streets and trails
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Hairstyling students at Georgian College fear for their safety

Hairstyling students at Georgian College fear for their safety

'It’s a scary time and we don’t know what’s going on, I would prefer to not go to school if it can be done online, which it easily can be,' says student
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Kindergarten registration now open for SCDSB

Kindergarten registration now open for SCDSB

Children turning four in 2021 can start school this September
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Health Unit sending 110 more swabs to be tested for COVID-19 variant strain

Health Unit sending 110 more swabs to be tested for COVID-19 variant strain

There are ten confirmed UK variant cases in Simcoe County, including at Waypoint, and another 105 that have screened positive for a variant of concern
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Municipalities urge riders to follow COVID snowmobile safety guidelines

Municipalities urge riders to follow COVID snowmobile safety guidelines

Snowmobile patrol officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are concentrating their efforts to patrol popular snowmobile trails and Town Dock areas
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Suspect flees after OPP traffic stop in Fesserton

Suspect flees after OPP traffic stop in Fesserton

OPP official confirms there is no risk to public safety at this time
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Two Penetanguishene residents among 65 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

Two Penetanguishene residents among 65 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

Roberta Place in Barrie is reporting another three deaths, bringing its outbreak toll to 53
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WATCH: Province to fast-track COVID-19 testing orders at airports, border crossings

WATCH: Province to fast-track COVID-19 testing orders at airports, border crossings

Premier unveils 6-point plan to keep COVID-19 variants out of Ontario
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Local skiers express frustration with evolving refund policy at Mount St. Louis

Local skiers express frustration with evolving refund policy at Mount St. Louis

'Consumers have a right to choose where they want to ski. If they are complaining about MSLM, there are other choices for them,' says company official, noting the facility is looking at a loss of $5.2M in revenue to date
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