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Funding aimed at helping local businesses with digital needs

Funding aimed at helping local businesses with digital needs

The county is providing $60,000 for this initiative; Eligible businesses will receive up to 10 hours of free one-on-one coaching from experts
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THE FRONT LINE: Pharmacist says community support is just what the doctor ordered

THE FRONT LINE: Pharmacist says community support is just what the doctor ordered

'Every time you leave the house to go to work, you're putting yourself at risk and could be exposed. It’s definitely a scary thought,' says Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist
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Lone new COVID-19 case in Simcoe County is child from Bradford

Lone new COVID-19 case in Simcoe County is child from Bradford

Of the 458 cases confirmed in the region to-date, 356 people are now reported as recovered
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City extends free parking, free transit until July 5

City extends free parking, free transit until July 5

'Extending the waiving of transit and parking fees continues to be a way in which we can support the economic recovery efforts of the city,' says councillor
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County has paid nearly $500K to house homeless in hotels

County has paid nearly $500K to house homeless in hotels

Funding for the COVID response program projected to run out by November if spending continues at same rate
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Testing is up, new COVID-19 cases remain below 300 in Ontario today

Testing is up, new COVID-19 cases remain below 300 in Ontario today

The province confirmed 292 new cases of COVID-19 today, and more than 15,000 tests processed since the last report
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Trent-Severn Waterway to open on a limited basis on June 1

Trent-Severn Waterway to open on a limited basis on June 1

Swift Rapids Lock will continued to be closed after June 1 along with camping, group activities and public events, Parks Canada announces
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Barrie Colts owners seek rent relief from city for Sadlon Arena

Barrie Colts owners seek rent relief from city for Sadlon Arena

Horsepower Sports and Entertainment hopes to delay payment to the city for 60 days, and to reduce what they pay the city for use of arena
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Photo shoot aims to support local businesses during pandemic (6 photos)

Photo shoot aims to support local businesses during pandemic (6 photos)

Somniatis organizer came up with idea to bring attention to businesses that support the fundraiser; 'The community supporting the community is the best thing we can do'
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Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9

Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9

TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
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