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Restaurateurs support province's new customer log requirements

Restaurateurs support province's new customer log requirements

'If you get a case in a restaurant … you have to reach out to people because they may still be asymptomatic … it’s for the greater good'
Pair pedalling around Lake Simcoe in bid to help conquer cancer

Pair pedalling around Lake Simcoe in bid to help conquer cancer

Duo will begin in Barrie, before passing through Orillia, Brechin, Beaverton, Sutton, Keswick, Queensville and Bradford
Province reports 116 new COVID cases in Ontario today

Province reports 116 new COVID cases in Ontario today

Another person has died from the virus since the last provincial update
Missing Mariposa? Check out this Lightfoot performance from 1964

Missing Mariposa? Check out this Lightfoot performance from 1964

Iconic Orillia folk singer is among the artists featured in 'virtual stage' shows in the absence of this year's festival
Province reports 124 new COVID cases in Ontario today

Province reports 124 new COVID cases in Ontario today

Two more people have died from the virus since the last provincial update
County, health unit join forces for new #WearIt mask campaign

County, health unit join forces for new #WearIt mask campaign

'Wearing a face covering is important for the continued successful reopening of our local economy and to safeguard our residents,' says region's top doc
Kempenfest goes virtual this weekend, beginning tonight

Kempenfest goes virtual this weekend, beginning tonight

Tune in to Kempenfest's Facebook page to listen to live music, learn how to dance, hear from artisans and for the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.
Health unit reports just one new COVID case in the region

Health unit reports just one new COVID case in the region

Two cases have been removed from the Barrie list, and one has been added in Bradford
COVID Alert app now available in Ontario

COVID Alert app now available in Ontario

The app is voluntary and can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store
$28K gifted to county to spend on PPE for area shelters

$28K gifted to county to spend on PPE for area shelters

The money comes from the Canadian Medical Association Foundation to help protect vulnerable people from COVID-19