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Ex-Packet reporter among finalists for Leacock Medal for Humour

Ex-Packet reporter among finalists for Leacock Medal for Humour

Leacock Associates unveiled its long list of nominees; Even though gala has been cancelled due to COVID-19, the medal will be awarded in June
Local woman went from 400 pounds to offering her own fitness classes

Local woman went from 400 pounds to offering her own fitness classes

COVID-19 won't stop Transformation Station from keeping clients healthy
Trio bike program rolling into Trillium Manor

Trio bike program rolling into Trillium Manor

Each bike carries two passengers with one volunteer pilot; Program is 'designed to enhance the lives of frail, vulnerable seniors ... through cycling'
Town of Wasaga Beach staff not allowed to work from home during pandemic

Town of Wasaga Beach staff not allowed to work from home during pandemic

'Staff that must stay home are required to use vacation time or explore a leave,' says town official
Concert Association events cancelled but plans underway for 2020-21 season

Concert Association events cancelled but plans underway for 2020-21 season

Because this season was shortened due to pandemic, subscribers will be offered a discount for next year's series of events
Changes to COVID-19 testing 'welcomed' by OSMH officials

Changes to COVID-19 testing 'welcomed' by OSMH officials

OSMH is operating at about one-third capacity right now, says official while urging vigilance; 'It can undo very quickly if we drop our guard,' says hospital CEO
For deer, this is the time of year they embrace social distancing

For deer, this is the time of year they embrace social distancing

Deer are on the move, heading to their favourite corner of the county as spring, ignorant of the pandemic, comes to life, says outdoors columnist
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government, opposition 'very close' to striking deal to resume Parliament

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government, opposition 'very close' to striking deal to resume Parliament

Trudeau says conservatives are stalling proposal to hold weekly, virtual sittings of Parliament; House of Commons could resume with all 338 MPs if accord isn't reached
Ontario again reporting highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases

Ontario again reporting highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases

There are now more than 5,000 people in Ontario who have recovered from a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19
Animals getting a lot of love at Orillia OSPCA during pandemic

Animals getting a lot of love at Orillia OSPCA during pandemic

But adoptions are on hold, which is putting a strain on resources; Official said 'whatever people can give' would be appreciated