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Health unit confirms new COVID case in Severn Township

Health unit confirms new COVID case in Severn Township

The health unit reported six new cases in Simcoe County today - including a young woman from Severn Township
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Matchedash waste facility reopens to the public

Matchedash waste facility reopens to the public

Mara, Tosorontio waste facilities are expanding their operating days
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Ontario confirms 119 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario confirms 119 new COVID-19 cases today

Windsor-Essex County reported 40 new cases
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Bayshore Village residents clean up for OSMH COVID-19 fund

Bayshore Village residents clean up for OSMH COVID-19 fund

Gordon Smith answers OSMH's call for support; 'I thought, I could send a donation or I could do something bigger,' he said of car wash which raised $3,558
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Chantal Kreviazuk to sing for hospital fundraiser

Chantal Kreviazuk to sing for hospital fundraiser

Power of Giving Virtual Gala aims to raise $250,000 for the Georgian Bay General Hospital
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There are 137 new COVID cases in Ontario today; 4 deaths reported

There are 137 new COVID cases in Ontario today; 4 deaths reported

The number of new cases is remaining relatively consistent; More than 26,000 tests were completed in Ontario over the last 24 hours
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Separated by COVID, bonded by love; Couple finally reunites

Separated by COVID, bonded by love; Couple finally reunites

After several months apart, Nick and Ruth VanDerGulik were reunited when residents were finally allowed to have an in-person indoor visit
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Ontario confirms 138 new COVID cases today; one death reported

Ontario confirms 138 new COVID cases today; one death reported

With more than 29,000 tests conducted yesterday, more than 2 million people in Ontario have been tested since the pandemic began
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Métis-Cree author opens up about addiction, trauma in Simcoe Reads

Métis-Cree author opens up about addiction, trauma in Simcoe Reads

Author Jesse Thistle will be interviewed virtually on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. to talk about his memoir
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Premier calls municipal parking rate hike 'price gouging' and 'disgusting' (UPDATE: Orillia Mayor reacts)

Premier calls municipal parking rate hike 'price gouging' and 'disgusting' (UPDATE: Orillia Mayor reacts)

'We love our visitors, but it would be irresponsible to roll out the welcome mat at this time,' said Orillia mayor
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