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Ontario confirms 203 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 203 new COVID cases today

This is the first time this month daily cases have climbed above 200
Indoor visits start tomorrow at County-run long-term care homes

Indoor visits start tomorrow at County-run long-term care homes

You will no longer require a COVID test for outdoor visits, but you'll need one for an indoor visit, officials say
OSMH modifies measures to allow more 'essential' visitors

OSMH modifies measures to allow more 'essential' visitors

OSMH 'doing everything we can to strike an appropriate balance between everyone’s safety and the importance of re-uniting loved ones in hospital'
Brechin Lions ready and roarin' to help Mariposa House Hospice

Brechin Lions ready and roarin' to help Mariposa House Hospice

Due to COVID-19, a virtual golf tournament was created where players can choose the day and location, golf with their team and submit a photo
There are eight new confirmed COVID-19 cases in region today

There are eight new confirmed COVID-19 cases in region today

There are no new reported cases in Orillia or surrounding townships today
Ontario confirms 135 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 135 new COVID cases today

There are 1,474 active cases of the coronavirus in Ontario
Visually impaired massage therapist overcomes odds, pandemic

Visually impaired massage therapist overcomes odds, pandemic

'I knew I could do massage therapy without sight because it’s been done for centuries,' says Laura Joyce who is celebrating 25th anniversary as a massage therapist
Pandemic has 'been difficult' for those with special needs (9 photos)

Pandemic has 'been difficult' for those with special needs (9 photos)

'Life has changed,' said Kelly Ellis, a personal support worker assigned to a full-time supported residence that is home to five individuals with special needs
Pandemic, parking restrictions take a bite out of local K9 business

Pandemic, parking restrictions take a bite out of local K9 business

'These dogs are a part of this community and if we can’t socialize them ... the waterfront is going to be flooded with dogs that are all reactive,' said TopDog owner
Ontario confirms 164 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 164 new COVID cases today

Nearly 75 of today's new cases came from Toronto and Peel Region