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Student voices heard as Lakehead launches COVID-19 relief fund

Student voices heard as Lakehead launches COVID-19 relief fund

Fund, which was at $34,000 as of Friday afternoon, was requested by students; I really have to thank the students who pushed for this to happen,' says local student
375 more COVID-19 cases in province today, death toll nears 100

375 more COVID-19 cases in province today, death toll nears 100

There are 36 outbreaks reported in long-term care homes in Ontario
Bradford woman with COVID-19 taken off ventilator

Bradford woman with COVID-19 taken off ventilator

Young mother of twins who contracted COVID-19 through community transmission is ‘doing great’ her mother says
Province halts most construction projects, shuts down cannabis shops

Province halts most construction projects, shuts down cannabis shops

'Lives are on the line and we must take this action now,' says premier, as province announces revised list of essential businesses
Regional COVID-19 modelling predicts 15-20 deaths by April 30

Regional COVID-19 modelling predicts 15-20 deaths by April 30

Simcoe Muskoka's medical officer of health anticipates 185 to 2,000 deaths; 'Had we not put in place these controls, it could be as much as 20 times as great as that'
Community support for OSMH lifts soldiers' spirits (10 photos)

Community support for OSMH lifts soldiers' spirits (10 photos)

In this week's Spirit of Soldiers, those who are stepping up to support the troops are recognized and thanked for their efforts
BREAKING NEWS: Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Spencer House

BREAKING NEWS: Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Spencer House

It was revealed Wednesday that a staff member worked at the long-term care home while infectious with COVID-19; Cause of deaths are being investigated
LETTER: City's layoffs run 'counter' to others' rescue efforts

LETTER: City's layoffs run 'counter' to others' rescue efforts

The 'saving' is just a shift from the left pocket to the right pocket for the taxpayer, laments letter writer
Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario shortens list of essential services; places some on modified business orders
OPP warn about possible charges for those who don't obey COVID restrictions

OPP warn about possible charges for those who don't obey COVID restrictions

Officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act