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Local people experiencing homelessness eligible for vaccinations in phase two, official says

Local people experiencing homelessness eligible for vaccinations in phase two, official says

'Being vaccinated does not preclude anyone experiencing homelessness from accessing a shelter and nor will it impact how long they are permitted to stay,' official says
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Two Orillia pharmacies set to offer COVID-19 vaccines

Two Orillia pharmacies set to offer COVID-19 vaccines

Shoppers Drug Mart and Zehrs will be offering AstraZeneca vaccine to local residents 55+, the province announced this morning
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Ontario reports 2,557 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 2,557 new COVID cases Thursday

Public Health Ontario has reported 2,557 new cases of COVID-19 today (April 1). Today's report includes 1,814 recoveries and 23 new deaths.
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Ontario schools to stay open after Easter: source

Ontario schools to stay open after Easter: source

Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce a third province-wide shutdown at 1:30 p.m.
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WATCH: Public health officials say entire families ending up in hospital, COVID variants will kill 'faster and younger'

WATCH: Public health officials say entire families ending up in hospital, COVID variants will kill 'faster and younger'

COVID modelling shows Ontario ‘cannot vaccinate quickly enough to break this 3rd wave’
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Feeling adventurous? The library has cool things to borrow to help you enjoy the outdoors

Feeling adventurous? The library has cool things to borrow to help you enjoy the outdoors

'We try to fill the gaps and help to make opportunities affordable for everyone,' said library official, noting provincial park passes, disc golf sets and more can be borrowed
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Local churches plan 'muted' Easter weekend services due to pandemic

Local churches plan 'muted' Easter weekend services due to pandemic

'Our people are really appreciative of the opportunity that we have, even though we have to wear a mask and be six feet apart,' says pastor of Orillia church
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COVID outbreak declared on cardiac renal unit at RVH

COVID outbreak declared on cardiac renal unit at RVH

Three patients with a link to the unit have tested positive, officials say, noting all patients on the unit have been swabbed with negative results
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Even broken crayons still colour.
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Reports: Doug Ford to announce provincewide lockdown on Thursday

Reports: Doug Ford to announce provincewide lockdown on Thursday

CBC says lockdown to take effect Saturday. Indoor dining, patios, hair salons reported to be affected
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