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Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

'In the Marsh, the main issue isn’t so much the housing, it’s whether we get the guys here on time and if they come COVID-free,' says local farmer
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Ontario reports 1,299 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,299 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 1,105 recoveries
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Daily rapid testing serves as early warning of potential COVID infection at Trillium Manor

Daily rapid testing serves as early warning of potential COVID infection at Trillium Manor

'Antigen testing is a powerful tool to help us identify (COVID-19 cases) much earlier and help us prevent spread,' said County of Simcoe official
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Big bucks up for grabs as Knights of Columbus turn to 50/50 draw to raise money

Big bucks up for grabs as Knights of Columbus turn to 50/50 draw to raise money

'We want people to know we are still out there doing what we can,' says official from Orillia Knights of Columbus group
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Program to help vulnerable households falls short: Watchdog

Program to help vulnerable households falls short: Watchdog

Benefit program will leave most recipients still living in unaffordable, crumbling, or overcrowded housing, Peter Weltman says
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Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

The number of cases is down by 260 cases from Friday's report
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Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

'I am sure that the chickadees will be happy to see visitors return with seed in hand,' Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre staffer says
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Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

In a letter to the region's populace, the medical officer of health again explained his decision to advise lockdown and today's announcement about moving to red zone
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Province sheds light on who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

Province sheds light on who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

An online booking service with a call centre is expected to be operational by March 15, officials announced today
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Local business owners warily welcome return to red zone

Local business owners warily welcome return to red zone

'If they don’t start making decisions backed by data, we’re going to be in the same position in a few weeks,' says owner; Today's demonstration called off
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