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Snow days? No way, says local school boards

Snow days? No way, says local school boards

In the event buses need to be cancelled due to inclement weather this winter, students can log in to online options from home
Tiny man amongst 30 new COVID-19 cases reported today

Tiny man amongst 30 new COVID-19 cases reported today

The health unit has reported 29 new cases in Simcoe County in its latest update
Area massage therapist convicted of sexually assaulting client

Area massage therapist convicted of sexually assaulting client

'At no time could the defendant have believed that (the woman) had given her consent... It was for the defendant’s sexual gratification,' judge says in decision
WATCH: COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic students, staff to begin at hot spot schools

WATCH: COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic students, staff to begin at hot spot schools

Ford says the province is also providing funding, which will be used to hire more teachers and staff in those regions
Grab your dabber; Penetanguishene radio station begins offering bingo

Grab your dabber; Penetanguishene radio station begins offering bingo

Starting Saturday at 4 p.m., La Clé will begin offering weekly bilingual radio bingo games on CFRH FM (88.1 and 106.7)
Region's top doc orders extra health measures for businesses and organizations

Region's top doc orders extra health measures for businesses and organizations

Among a list of 14 recommendations is a requirement to appoint a compliance officer charged with implementing and enforcing a workplace COVID-19 plan, and investigating unplanned absences
Ontario reports 1,478 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 1,478 new cases of COVID-19 today

Since yesterday, 83 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and 23 COVID patients have been admitted to intensive care units
Penetanguishene council supports increased staffing requests

Penetanguishene council supports increased staffing requests

Contract and part-time positions will be extended to full-time contract positions to provide increased service in areas such as planning and bylaw
Church Street closed for repairs from Broad Street to Waypoint

Church Street closed for repairs from Broad Street to Waypoint

Emergency vehicles will not have access during this time, officials say
Local chamber of commerce celebrates 2020 award nominees

Local chamber of commerce celebrates 2020 award nominees

'This past year has presented unprecedented challenges for these businesses and instead of closing shop, they rolled up their sleeves and hit the challenge head on,' chamber of commerce general manager says