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CANADA: Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus, study says

CANADA: Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus, study says

Study says more than 20,000 women left the workforce between February and October
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As COVID cases surge, Regional Pandemic Response Unit opens

As COVID cases surge, Regional Pandemic Response Unit opens

'This will be an important release valve for all of us,' says hospital official; On Monday, the unit will open with 23 patient beds
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Penetanguishene provides weekly COVID-19 update

Penetanguishene provides weekly COVID-19 update

Town gives updates on community facilities as well as information about a grant program
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Organizers pull the plug on First Light after reassessing situation

Organizers pull the plug on First Light after reassessing situation

'We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our visitors, but we know it's the right decision for public health and safety,' a Sainte-Marie among the Hurons' notice says
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Simcoe-Muskoka enters orange restrictions on Monday

Simcoe-Muskoka enters orange restrictions on Monday

Neighbouring Grey-Bruce region will be moving from green to yellow on Nov. 23
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Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

OPP Const. Marc Hovingh was fatally shot during a property dispute call in Gore Bay on Thursday
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Simcoe-Muskoka YMCA welcomes new CEO

Simcoe-Muskoka YMCA welcomes new CEO

Jill Tettmann takes over the position Nov. 30, taking over from Rob Armstrong as he transitions into retirement
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WATCH: Peel, Toronto going back into lockdown

WATCH: Peel, Toronto going back into lockdown

Other regions are being moved into stricter levels
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Adopt Me: Gareth the chinchilla (adopted)

Adopt Me: Gareth the chinchilla (adopted)

He needs to take “dust baths” about two times a week
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Three-letter acronym now 'a weapon of mass destruction in the planning world,' critics say

Three-letter acronym now 'a weapon of mass destruction in the planning world,' critics say

Opponents say Minister's Zoning Orders ignore environmental concerns while kowtowing to developers
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