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Screening and heightened hygiene directives issued for Central North Correctional Centre

Screening and heightened hygiene directives issued for Central North Correctional Centre

Correctional staff provided with masks and gloves, among other safety equipment, and asked to self-report if they experience symptoms, says union VP
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Corporate pandemic plan is in the works for the Town of Midland

Corporate pandemic plan is in the works for the Town of Midland

Town looking to put finishing touches on a corporate pandemic plan and some other steps as COVID-19 cases increase around province
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How do you self-isolate when you don’t have a home?

How do you self-isolate when you don’t have a home?

'We have 14 people who are in shelter. We can’t have them self-isolate when it’s communal living,' says local Lighthouse official
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Chloride levels of local waterways remain under the microscope

Chloride levels of local waterways remain under the microscope

Road salt seen as main culprit in chloride levels in both surface and groundwater
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COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

A number of changes to residential phone, internet and cable service in effect until the end of April
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Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Borders to close to non-U.S. foreign travellers. Airlines barred from allowing anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to board plane for Canada
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Cash, liquor stolen in Midland restaurant break-ins

Cash, liquor stolen in Midland restaurant break-ins

In one incident, OPP Central Region K-9 helped searched surrounding area for suspects
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Province reveals details of proposed COVID-19 job protection legislation

Province reveals details of proposed COVID-19 job protection legislation

Government says that the proposed legislation would mean that employees will not be required to provide a medical note if they take a leave due to COVID-19
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No new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka this morning

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka this morning

There were 32 more positive test results in Ontario since yesterday at 5:30 p.m.
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COLUMN: Should the town allow private companies to use public assets?

COLUMN: Should the town allow private companies to use public assets?

Columnist Bill Molesworth says Midland council is 'prostituting' Little Lake Park and its natural importance in favour of the almighty dollar
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