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Lakehead University hosting virtual fall open house on Saturday

Lakehead University hosting virtual fall open house on Saturday

Future students registered for the Oct. 24 event may win free tuition for a year
Death toll at county-run long-term care home rises to seven

Death toll at county-run long-term care home rises to seven

'It’s a critical piece to our early detection and management,' county official says of rapid testing at Beeton facility; Source of outbreak not yet determined
Georgian convocation goes virtual for first time ever

Georgian convocation goes virtual for first time ever

'We’re proud of their accomplishments and resilience. They’ve proven earning a credential during a global pandemic is possible,' official says
Orillia man dies at OSMH as a result of COVID-19

Orillia man dies at OSMH as a result of COVID-19

This is the third death in Orillia since the pandemic began; One of the 43 new cases reported in the region today is a Severn man between 45 and 64
WATCH: Province to expand digital services with new action plan

WATCH: Province to expand digital services with new action plan

Announcement comes as province battles 2nd wave of COVID-19
Ontario confirms 704 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 704 new COVID cases today

There are 6,047 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province
Number of new COVID-19 cases falls to 658 in Ontario

Number of new COVID-19 cases falls to 658 in Ontario

There were five more deaths reported over the past 24 hours; More than 23,000 tests are currently awaiting results
Number of new COVID-19 cases spikes to 805 in Ontario

Number of new COVID-19 cases spikes to 805 in Ontario

Ten COVID-19-related deaths were reported over the past 24 hours; More than 44,000 tests were administered Friday
Orillia Provincial Offences Court will stay closed until January

Orillia Provincial Offences Court will stay closed until January

Those impacted will be sent a new court date via mail
Orillia woman, Oro-Medonte man among new COVID cases in region

Orillia woman, Oro-Medonte man among new COVID cases in region

A resident of Simcoe Manor has died, becoming the sixth person to die during the outbreak; There were 13 new cases in Simcoe County today, as numbers trend upward