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DeafBlind Ontario hosting virtual wine-tasting event in June

DeafBlind Ontario hosting virtual wine-tasting event in June

Prior to the event, three bottles of wine can be delivered to your door for contactless delivery, organization says
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe County today

The two new infections were community-acquired
Shopping local matters now more than ever, mayor says

Shopping local matters now more than ever, mayor says

'Now is the best time to support your local business by shopping locally as it will help them weather this difficult time and allow them to succeed,' says chamber official
Oro-Medonte company celebrates production of 1-million face shields

Oro-Medonte company celebrates production of 1-million face shields

'Amazing team' has shifted gears and has 'been able to equip the first million front-line workers with a medically-approved PPE face shield'
Ontario reports 383 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 383 new COVID-19 cases today

Testing is also up by nearly 50 per cent from the beginning of the week
For first time in 27 years, popular Thunderhoops camp sidelined

For first time in 27 years, popular Thunderhoops camp sidelined

Overnight camp in Orillia also cancelled; 'It's going to be a very different summer for both of us,' said Paul Hopper of he and his fellow coach, Marty McCrone
ServiceOntario reopens in Orillia

ServiceOntario reopens in Orillia

Agency asking people to conduct business online and to visit office only if necessary
From crafts to board games, everything old is new again in a COVID-19 world

From crafts to board games, everything old is new again in a COVID-19 world

Columnist Wendy King suggests when the future is uncertain, it's a good time to return to what has worked in the past
Science North summer camps go virtual this year

Science North summer camps go virtual this year

Summer Science at Home offers kids the chance to tinker with stuff around the house
Local businesses have a right to demand customers wear masks: Top doc

Local businesses have a right to demand customers wear masks: Top doc

Masks should be one practice of several by businesses and customers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, says Dr. Charles Gardner