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Local group questions Ontario’s COVID-19 recovery legislation

Local group questions Ontario’s COVID-19 recovery legislation

Group says province's plan invests in status quo solutions that enrich a few, but leave many unaided
County council divided, votes against sweeping mask rules

County council divided, votes against sweeping mask rules

'I do think our voice should be in there somewhere that we support the direction the medical officer has taken,' said Oro-Medonte mayor
More than 50 tickets issued during first weekend of visitor restrictions

More than 50 tickets issued during first weekend of visitor restrictions

So far, almost 5,000 free resident parking permits have been issued; Despite taking an education-first approach, 53 tickets were issued Sunday
There's just one new COVID-19 case in Simcoe County

There's just one new COVID-19 case in Simcoe County

There are now just 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County as the numbers continue to trend in a positive direction
Local students could win $1,000 by sharing their 'lockdown lessons'

Local students could win $1,000 by sharing their 'lockdown lessons'

'We’re seeing an interesting mix of humour and serious video submissions that are giving us a really interesting insight into what our kids are really going through'
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

There are now 1,400 active lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario
Downtown streets set to come alive with butterflies (3 photos)

Downtown streets set to come alive with butterflies (3 photos)

'They are all beautiful and I think people are going to enjoy them,' says Streets Alive founder; Goal is to have 100 butterflies displayed by end of month
City's new-look summer camp helps kids find fun amid pandemic

City's new-look summer camp helps kids find fun amid pandemic

'We got a lot of really positive feedback that kids are really enjoying themselves and having fun,' said city official; There are spots available in camps that run all summer
Coronavirus driving changes for county's transit system

Coronavirus driving changes for county's transit system

Transit service levels have been reduced as ridership has decreased due to COVID–19; Launch of new route connecting Orillia with Midland has been delayed
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

New cases have been reported in Barrie, Bradford, Penetanguishene, and Innisfil; There has not been a confirmed case in Orillia since June 23