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Overdoses are believed to be linked to street supplies of opioids that have been mixed with benzodiazepines, says health unit

As mass immunization clinics shut down, the health unit is transitioning to smaller-sized clinics for local communities

After the pandemic cancelled a season of bookings, Chris and Laurie Orser was able to get a lifeline of support from the CDC to get back on solid footing

Today's update also includes 345 recoveries and three deaths

'(The vaccine) is highly effective, it greatly reduces your risk, but it doesn’t completely reduce your risk,' says Dr. Charles Gardner

In total, officials say 2,200 insurance claims have been made for damage to personal and commercial property

'The potential is there for a large wave with severe cases, and I certainly will do all I can to avoid that,' said region's chief medical officer of health

Police say there is no risk to the safety of the public

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'Our prime minister came here because he wanted to show his support for us candidates and for where Barrie is going in the future,' said local candidate