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BREAKING NEWS: Oro-Medonte declares state of emergency

BREAKING NEWS: Oro-Medonte declares state of emergency

'This decision allows the township to dedicate resources and be in a better position to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus, while demonstrating the necessity of meaningful action by everyone'
Mayor declares state of emergency in Barrie

Mayor declares state of emergency in Barrie

City officials say they have reached a 'critical juncture' in relation to COVID-19
Lakehead launches free courses for parents, caregivers coping with COVID-19

Lakehead launches free courses for parents, caregivers coping with COVID-19

Surviving and Thriving at Home with Your Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic provides expert advice on parenting, learning at home, and managing anxiety
'Big surge' of COVID-19 expected locally, Gardner warns

'Big surge' of COVID-19 expected locally, Gardner warns

Health Unit urges residents to stay home and accept that the virus is probably already being transmitted in the community
County, partners launch COVID-19 impact study for businesses

County, partners launch COVID-19 impact study for businesses

'We want our businesses and residents to know that we are here for you and working to identify responsible opportunities to assist and support you,' says warden
Pair of Bracebridge collisions lead to impaired driving charges

Pair of Bracebridge collisions lead to impaired driving charges

In one incident, a man walked away from the scene but was later arrested and faces array of charges including cocaine possession
BREAKING: Premier doesn't think students will go back to school on April 6

BREAKING: Premier doesn't think students will go back to school on April 6

Ford made the statement during a press conference this afternoon
Man flees from police, climbs atop roof of plaza (UPDATE: OPP release details)

Man flees from police, climbs atop roof of plaza (UPDATE: OPP release details)

Police were able to talk the man down and have taken him into custody, officials say
BREAKING: All non-essential workplaces ordered to close effective tomorrow at midnight

BREAKING: All non-essential workplaces ordered to close effective tomorrow at midnight

Measures to last for 14 days
Counterfeit money suspects nabbed after trying to flee from Orillia OPP

Counterfeit money suspects nabbed after trying to flee from Orillia OPP

Trio of suspects allegedly used counterfeit American currency in Orillia and Rama; They are each facing multiple charges