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Ontario rolls out online learning plan while schools are closed due to COVID-19

Ontario rolls out online learning plan while schools are closed due to COVID-19

Premier says the "learn at home" online portal doesn't replace school, but is meant to address parents' concerns that kids will fall behind during this period
City council meeting called to talk about 'community assistance'

City council meeting called to talk about 'community assistance'

Check out the Mayor's video message to the community; Cipolla said it 'breaks his heart' to see the fallout, locally, of the global pandemic
UPDATE: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, but testing is lagging behind

UPDATE: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, but testing is lagging behind

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms three more positive results today
Three local youths charged after victim was robbed at knifepoint

Three local youths charged after victim was robbed at knifepoint

Incident happened last night as male was walking on West Street; He was allegedly confronted by three males wearing balaclavas, but was able to get licence plate info
With everyone at home, 'the potential for fires is greater'

With everyone at home, 'the potential for fires is greater'

'People really need to double their awareness during this time,' says fire official, urging people to step up their awareness
OSMH taking steps to make sure it has enough ventilators, beds during pandemic

OSMH taking steps to make sure it has enough ventilators, beds during pandemic

Hospital also considering relocating alternate-level-of-care patients to long-term care homes
Village Media expands Ontario presence with acquisition of two news sites

Village Media expands Ontario presence with acquisition of two news sites

Sault Ste. Marie-based company purchases Sudbury.com, Northern Ontario Business
Sharing Place closed today, will transition to delivery service

Sharing Place closed today, will transition to delivery service

New model of delivering food to 'members of our community who are food insecure' necessary in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Here's what's still open in Orillia

COVID-19: Here's what's still open in Orillia

Here's where you can get necessary supplies in Orillia
COVID-19: Here's what's cancelled or closed in Orillia and area

COVID-19: Here's what's cancelled or closed in Orillia and area

A running list of cancellation notices related to COVID-19