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'Our way to respond (to budget pressure is) ... is to reallocate resources from other programs in the health unit to that area to make sure we can respond well to this'

OLG 'has taken this action consistent with the recommendations of the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health,' says news release

'In the early days of this pandemic' number of confirmed cases in region is up to three; 'I fully expect there will be community transmission in the near future,' official says

Food bank will not be open Monday as officials re-visit procedures and protocols; 'It’s to ensure we’re doing things the safest possible way,' said official

One case was hospitalized

Areas of our region are bracing for the annual surge of water and its potentially harmful impact, says outdoors columnist

'How can we make evidence-based decisions about the use of technologies ... that make policing and surveillance for people,' Lakehead professor asked

Northern Manitoba dogs, after getting veterinary care and vaccinations, will be available for adoption

Embrace the day

Fitness and aquatic centres in Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound are closed until April 6