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Concerns about the need to observe social distancing prompted the move; 'It’s amazing to see the community come together,' says Lighthouse official

The best kings led in prayer during times of national crisis, says letter writer, noting other countries have held national days of prayer

Cottontail rabbits are carrying on their spring rituals, oblivious to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Prime Minister thanked the nation's children who have had to cancel playdates and sleepovers and wash their hands 'a lot'

The province has provided a few details on seven of the cases, but the other 40 have no identifying information such as age, gender, and applicable health unit

Orillia's Mason Rupke starred in a video that went viral globally a year ago; Once again the local lad is featured in a smile-inducing video

Camp Couchiching, YLCC hosting daily online activities during COVID-19 pandemic; 'The most important thing for kids in a time of inconsistency is consistency'

Violating Canada's Quarantine Act can end up costing a person up to $1 million in fines and three years in jail

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'We want to encourage safe recreational activities, but because we are unable to sanitize public playground equipment' access has been closed, mayor says