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Mayor applauds 'stay safe shop local' campaign launched this week

Mayor applauds 'stay safe shop local' campaign launched this week

'Local businesses keep the economy moving,' says mayor, noting 70 cents of every dollar spent locally is re-circulated in the local economy
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Courts won't return to normal until vaccine is readily available

Courts won't return to normal until vaccine is readily available

'So if there’s a silver lining out of this very, very difficult time we’re in … we are poised and ready to move forward,' said province's Chief Justice
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Outbreaks in Simcoe County declared over by health unit

Outbreaks in Simcoe County declared over by health unit

Eight new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka region today; There are no new cases in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn or Ramara
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Oro-Medonte resuming 'regular' council meetings next week

Oro-Medonte resuming 'regular' council meetings next week

The township has been conducting electronic special meetings since March;
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344 new COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths reported in Ontario today

344 new COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths reported in Ontario today

There are 826 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in the province
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Local treatment centre offering virtual counselling to those in need

Local treatment centre offering virtual counselling to those in need

Until things become a little more 'normal,' Seven South Treatment Centre is offering support and counselling through phone calls, online video calls and email
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LETTER: People living on streets; City's priorities out of order

LETTER: People living on streets; City's priorities out of order

Funding a 'luxury' such as upgrades to the Aqua Theatre or gateway signage proves we have the funds but choose to use them poorly, says letter writer
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Masks give would-be criminals another tool at their disposal

Masks give would-be criminals another tool at their disposal

'This is a dynamic as a society we have never lived through before,' says police official; He said masks 'provide a unique challenge to police'
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Postal workers walk off the job at Barrie facility over COVID-19 worries

Postal workers walk off the job at Barrie facility over COVID-19 worries

Canada Post rep says it was a misunderstanding; 'We have proceeded with a precautionary cleaning of the facility to put the employees' minds at ease'
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Beausoleil First Nation expands restrictions in wake of unwanted beach visitors

Beausoleil First Nation expands restrictions in wake of unwanted beach visitors

Chief says people are aware that beaches are closed, but are ignoring the restrictions; Charges will be laid against those who are found trespassing
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