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The honour system versus enforcement during COVID-19

The honour system versus enforcement during COVID-19

Violating Canada's Quarantine Act can end up costing a person up to $1 million in fines and three years in jail
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City shuts down access to playgrounds due to pandemic fears

City shuts down access to playgrounds due to pandemic fears

'We want to encourage safe recreational activities, but because we are unable to sanitize public playground equipment' access has been closed, mayor says
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Local volunteer firefighter self-isolates after vacation abroad

Local volunteer firefighter self-isolates after vacation abroad

'We also need to stop the spread; that's why it's important to take all these steps, he says after month-long trip to Morocco
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Mayor pleads with Snowbirds to take COVID-19 seriously

Mayor pleads with Snowbirds to take COVID-19 seriously

In a video message, Steve Clarke reminds people returning from the south how important it is to be vigilant to stop the spread of the coronavirus
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UPDATE: Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Barrie, health workers exposed

UPDATE: Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Barrie, health workers exposed

There is now also evidence of community spread
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Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 situation in Orillia

Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 situation in Orillia

Two confirmed cases reported in Orillia; State of emergency has been declared to 'demonstrate how necessary meaningful action by everyone is'
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Sharing Place to start taking delivery orders Monday

Sharing Place to start taking delivery orders Monday

More than 50 people showed up during the one day the agency opened this week; lineups led officials to move to delivery service
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Ontario reports 59 more COVID-19 cases, but behind local health unit reporting

Ontario reports 59 more COVID-19 cases, but behind local health unit reporting

The province is now reporting 377 confirmed cases, however test results can take two to seven days to come back
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What does declaration of emergency mean for Orillia?

What does declaration of emergency mean for Orillia?

Declaration transfers authority from council to emergency management committee; 'My job and our job as council is to protect the citizens of this city,' says mayor
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Local MP working hard to bring Canadians home

Local MP working hard to bring Canadians home

'There are now closed borders, airlines cutting back flights and restrictions on airspace... There will be many over the next month who will be stuck'
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