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More than 4,400 families, individuals on wait list for social housing in Simcoe County

More than 4,400 families, individuals on wait list for social housing in Simcoe County

'It does, for sure, reflect the effect of the pandemic on households living with low to moderate incomes,' says county official who welcomes funding from province, feds
Fentanyl, cocaine seized during drug bust at Orillia hotel

Fentanyl, cocaine seized during drug bust at Orillia hotel

'If you buy and consume any type of illicit drug, you are putting yourself and potentially others at extreme risk,' warns Orillia OPP
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Health Unit reports 3 COVID deaths, 4 new hospitalizations in region

Health Unit reports 3 COVID deaths, 4 new hospitalizations in region

16 people from Simcoe-Muskoka died this month after contracting COVID-19, notes the health unit
Gardner urges caution, patience as COVID restrictions are lifted

Gardner urges caution, patience as COVID restrictions are lifted

'We are still experiencing a substantial amount of COVID-19 transmission in our communities,' says region's top doc
Archivist to share little-known story about Gravenhurst POW camp

Archivist to share little-known story about Gravenhurst POW camp

POWs held in England were transferred out of the country — some to Gravenhurst — to keep them from being freed by the invaders
LETTER: Local party exec says Liberal/NDP pact 'a positive sign'

LETTER: Local party exec says Liberal/NDP pact 'a positive sign'

'The notion of compromise or co-operation between political parties is often portrayed and perceived as weakness in Canada, when in fact it should be a strength,' writer says
Province extends post-secondary tuition freeze for another year

Province extends post-secondary tuition freeze for another year

Provincial 'government will continue to look for ways to reduce financial barriers for learners,' says Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop
174 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 90 on ventilators

174 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 90 on ventilators

Province has confirmed 174 COVID deaths in March
Group rallies to raise money for airboat in wake of winter tragedies (5 photos)

Group rallies to raise money for airboat in wake of winter tragedies (5 photos)

When two snowmobilers died near her home, Christina Wood looked for a way to stop that from happening again