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Health unit reports 21 new COVID cases in region today

Health unit reports 21 new COVID cases in region today

There is one new case in Orillia today - a person between the age of 18 and 34 whose case is linked to close contact
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Local Conservative candidate eyes economy, healing divisions

Local Conservative candidate eyes economy, healing divisions

'I’d like to think we can come together to chart a new chapter for the country,' says Simcoe North Conservative candidate Adam Chambers
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City to unveil mural downtown Friday to fete frontline workers

City to unveil mural downtown Friday to fete frontline workers

Attendees to Friday's See You on the Patio event are invited to provide their messages of thanks and support to local frontline workers
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Former Globe books editor, author featured at virtual book club

Former Globe books editor, author featured at virtual book club

Katherine Ashenburg will discuss her new fiction book and her non-fiction book about mourning at Thursday's virtual forum
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Health unit provides tips to protect yourself during extended extreme heat warning

Health unit provides tips to protect yourself during extended extreme heat warning

People should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
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Ontario reports 486 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 486 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest update noted 541 recoveries and 18 deaths, but 16 deaths occurred more than two months ago but were not previously reported.
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Heat warning issued for Orillia and area

Heat warning issued for Orillia and area

Humidex could climb to low 40s, warns Environment Canada
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Time is running out to apply for Village Media’s Journalism Scholarship

Time is running out to apply for Village Media’s Journalism Scholarship

Journalism students are invited to submit an essay for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their post-secondary education
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Swimmer dies after being pulled from Georgian Bay at Balm Beach: OPP

Swimmer dies after being pulled from Georgian Bay at Balm Beach: OPP

Toronto man pronounced dead at hospital; Name withheld until next-of-kin has been notified
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City's affordable housing committee gets new marching orders

City's affordable housing committee gets new marching orders

Committee mandate will include advising council on how city legislation can encourage development of affordable housing
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