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Province providing additional aid for farmers facing uncertainty

Province providing additional aid for farmers facing uncertainty

Government delivers early on expanded Risk Management Program; Funding 'will assist with the continuation of (farmers') critical work,' says Dunlop
Province provides almost $600K to shore up health of Lake Simcoe

Province provides almost $600K to shore up health of Lake Simcoe

'The lake, while beautiful, is also the jewel of the region for tourism,' says local MPP; Funding will 'support some important initiatives'
Local slo-pitch lover makes pitch for a return to diamonds

Local slo-pitch lover makes pitch for a return to diamonds

Mike Borrelli has petitioned the city to overturn their decision not to book diamonds this summer; 'The demand is there from the avid adult athlete'
Province reports 111 new COVID cases again today

Province reports 111 new COVID cases again today

There are now 1,366 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
Local teacher, union rep behind online conference for educators

Local teacher, union rep behind online conference for educators

Conference created to help teachers with the transition to remote learning and instruction; Goal is to help teachers motivate students to 'engage and succeed'
Orillia Minor Hockey hoping to run 'modified' hockey season

Orillia Minor Hockey hoping to run 'modified' hockey season

Organization is planning 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 league for house league, rep players; 'We want our members to know we’re committed to having hockey,' says official
Oro-Medonte company donates PPE to local emergency services

Oro-Medonte company donates PPE to local emergency services

'It is wonderful to see a local Oro-Medonte business design and manufacture these important pieces of PPE,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
Three new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Three new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

New cases reported in Midland and Tiny Township
Province reports 111 new COVID cases today

Province reports 111 new COVID cases today

Tomorrow, much of Ontario enters Stage 3 of the province's reopening plan
State of emergency extended until July 24

State of emergency extended until July 24

Most emergency orders have been extended until July 29