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Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

'We have the one, but as time progresses, it is likely we will see more in our region,' says official; Assessment centre expected to open in Barrie soon
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City shutters public library, cancels March break, rec programs

City shutters public library, cancels March break, rec programs

City changes course, opts to join successful jurisdictions 'who have very aggressively and proactively put mitigating measures in place'
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Beaver Valley Ski Club member positive for COVID-19

Beaver Valley Ski Club member positive for COVID-19

A letter went out to members announcing the club's closure for the season effective immediately
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Despite coronavirus concerns, Casino Rama is staying open

Despite coronavirus concerns, Casino Rama is staying open

Union has pleaded with casino operator to temporarily close facility; MP says employees 'have a right to be concerned' about the risks
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Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Professional visits, including legal counsel, will continue
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City rec programs, March break programs are still a go

City rec programs, March break programs are still a go

'The situation is evolving rapidly and the information is constantly changing,' says city's mayor, who urges citizens to take precautions
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Stanton cancels local skates, passport clinics and other events

Stanton cancels local skates, passport clinics and other events

Where possible, events will be rescheduled; Constituency offices in Orillia and Midland will remain open but citizens encouraged to call or email
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Pandemic panic buying hits Orillia; 'It's been crazy,' says local grocer

Pandemic panic buying hits Orillia; 'It's been crazy,' says local grocer

'It's ridiculous,' says woman of people lining up to purchase toilet paper and hand sanitizer; 'It’s sad to watch people like that'
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Ramara Township closing all municipal facilities as of Monday

Ramara Township closing all municipal facilities as of Monday

All March break camps and programs are cancelled; Township has a plan in place to ensure essential township services continue to be delivered
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Georgian College cancels in-person classes for next week

Georgian College cancels in-person classes for next week

Online classes are not impacted and continue as scheduled and campuses remain open; College moving to remote delivery of classes
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