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Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said high-risk settings such as public transit, long-term care and hospitals will maintain masking policies even after they are no longer required in most public spaces
COLUMN: Canada desperately needs a COVID-19 vacation

COLUMN: Canada desperately needs a COVID-19 vacation

'No individual will be permitted to discuss the topic on pain of being publicly disrespected,' writer says, noting weeklong ban would also apply to journalists, politicians and medical experts
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

The morning commute will likely be impacted due to snow falling heavily at times, Environment Canada says
Police seek witnesses in fatal Penetanguishene crash

Police seek witnesses in fatal Penetanguishene crash

Police responded to the crash shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday
Public school board trustees argue over wish list for new schools in Simcoe

Public school board trustees argue over wish list for new schools in Simcoe

No local projects planned as board endorses list of five new school projects and additions
'Bigger than life': Former CKVR sportscaster Kevin Marks dies at age 64 (4 photos)

'Bigger than life': Former CKVR sportscaster Kevin Marks dies at age 64 (4 photos)

'He was the funniest man I’ve ever known in my life and truly one of the most caring,' says longtime friend and former colleague
GBGH opens up visitation as COVID-19 cases decline

GBGH opens up visitation as COVID-19 cases decline

Starting Friday, admitted patients can have one visitor per day
Health unit reports 2 deaths, 5 hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka COVID update

Health unit reports 2 deaths, 5 hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka COVID update

Testing has captured 119 new COVID cases in the region since the last update
Tiny staff sniffs out best practices in cannabis grow-op amendments

Tiny staff sniffs out best practices in cannabis grow-op amendments

Odour was primary concern for official plan and zoning bylaw amendment research, staff recommends ‘a more conservative approach’ to cannabis cultivation