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WATCH: Wage, rent subsidies to remain in place to June 5, feds announce

WATCH: Wage, rent subsidies to remain in place to June 5, feds announce

Feds also announce $518M research investment through Canada Foundation for Innovation
COVID outbreaks declared at two area schools

COVID outbreaks declared at two area schools

There are 24 active cases in public board schools and 11 at Catholic schools in the region
Ontario reports 958 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 958 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report also includes 1,090 recoveries, 17 deaths, and 37 hospitalizations
Cookstown couple claims $100K lotto prize

Cookstown couple claims $100K lotto prize

'I went to tell my husband who was sleeping – I had to stop myself from jumping on the bed screaming we won!'
Students a driving force behind new program at Patrick Fogarty

Students a driving force behind new program at Patrick Fogarty

New specialist high-skills major will focus on environment; 'A lot of the impetus came from the student voice,' teacher says
Canada must 'learn from mistakes' made during pandemic: Stanton

Canada must 'learn from mistakes' made during pandemic: Stanton

Simcoe North MP is optimistic the latest regional lockdown won't last long and is looking forward to return to normalcy, 'focus on rebuilding our economy'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Hairstylist takes lockdown fight to Walmart aisle out of sheer frustration (VIDEO)

Hairstylist takes lockdown fight to Walmart aisle out of sheer frustration (VIDEO)

'My point was to show that the big box stores have no idea what is going on compared to what businesses like mine are doing to prevent transmission,' says Melissa Ferguson
Mariposa Folk Foundation receiving one-time funding from province

Mariposa Folk Foundation receiving one-time funding from province

'We're very grateful,' official says of funding that 'allows us to stay financially viable, working toward time when we can meet again'
Gardner says angry response to lockdown is 'top of mind'

Gardner says angry response to lockdown is 'top of mind'

'I am committed to good process, good communication, clarity about what we’re doing,' said region's top doctor, who remains concerned about presence of variants in area