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RVH pumps up its advanced cardiac care in the region

RVH pumps up its advanced cardiac care in the region

Some residents, including Rama First Nation. who call 9-1-1 with heart-attack symptoms will be transported directly to Barrie hospital for care
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Body found in pond confirmed to be missing Bradford teen; Foul play ruled out

Body found in pond confirmed to be missing Bradford teen; Foul play ruled out

How and why Siem Zerezghi ended up in the pond is still unclear
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Health unit reports 75 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 75 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Three of the new cases are from Ramara Township; The three-day total is more than the whole month of July
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WATCH: Province commits to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

WATCH: Province commits to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

More details will be released Thursday
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Number of local COVID cases in October twice as high as spring surge

Number of local COVID cases in October twice as high as spring surge

While the number of cases has spiked and testing has risen locally, the number of hospitalizations is much lower than during the first wave in Simcoe County
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City getting $612,000 in 'win-win' infrastructure funding

City getting $612,000 in 'win-win' infrastructure funding

Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop says joint federal-provincial funding is meant 'to support key infrastructure priorities across the riding'
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Ontario reports 948 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 948 new COVID cases today

There are 8,096 active, lab-confirmed cases in Ontario
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OrilliaMatters+ membership is here!

OrilliaMatters+ membership is here!

The OrilliaMatters+ membership program is our way of saying thank you to our readers
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Eight new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County schools

Eight new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County schools

All schools remain open; It's not known if the confirmed cases involve students or staff members
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LETTER: Lewis laments the loss of a 'true patriot and statesman'

LETTER: Lewis laments the loss of a 'true patriot and statesman'

'Maz' was proof that in Canada, no matter where you come from and who you know, anything is possible through hard work, integrity and compassion, says letter writer
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