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Southlake's ICU plan draws fire of Ontario NDP health critic, nursing leaders

Southlake's ICU plan draws fire of Ontario NDP health critic, nursing leaders

Hospital's intention to hire under-qualified critical care nurses has prompted the Opposition to call on the Ford government to invest in nurse training, recruitment and retention
Four new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Four new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Once again today, there are no new cases in Orillia or in neighbouring townships, according to the health unit
Health unit hosting Hep A vaccine clinics in wake of mango recall

Health unit hosting Hep A vaccine clinics in wake of mango recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall on frozen mango products because of a possible Hepatits A contamination
Teachers' union says back-to-school plan 'doesn't make sense'

Teachers' union says back-to-school plan 'doesn't make sense'

Health unit says 'Ontario’s guidance for the upcoming school year is very reasonable' and 'strikes an appropriate balance'
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Go back to school in style with a chance to win an iPad!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Go back to school in style with a chance to win an iPad!

Plus, we've launched a scholarship program to support journalism students!
Burl's Creek gets $250,000 provincial grant to deal with COVID

Burl's Creek gets $250,000 provincial grant to deal with COVID

The $43-M Reconnect program was developed to help festival and event organizers adapt to new public health measures
Leaving a pet in a hot car is 'act of animal cruelty'

Leaving a pet in a hot car is 'act of animal cruelty'

'Leaving a pet unattended in a hot car is irresponsible and can put an animal’s life in danger,' says solicitor general, noting 'strong penalties' can be enforced
Public forum planned to talk about future of Rama, Ramara roads

Public forum planned to talk about future of Rama, Ramara roads

Rama received federal funds to upgrade roads but cannot proceed until the ownership of the roads is transferred to them
Ontario reports 139 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 139 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report includes 155 new recoveries and 11 deaths. Seven of the deaths reported today were from 2020 and were previously unreported
WATCH: Education minister announces additional $25M to improve school ventilation

WATCH: Education minister announces additional $25M to improve school ventilation

Additional funds will purchase around 20,000 standalone HEPA units to ensure all schools have access to improved ventilation