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Three new Penetanguishene COVID-19 cases among 55 reported in region today

Three new Penetanguishene COVID-19 cases among 55 reported in region today

There's also one new case in Tay Township included in the latest update from the health unit
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Local mayors reflect on provincial budget provisions

Local mayors reflect on provincial budget provisions

Penetang and Midland mayors welcome broadband investment and money for healthcare and long-term care, but the details are yet to be revealed, says Strathearn
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Elmvale woman seeks council's support to keep son-in-law out of Honduran prison

Elmvale woman seeks council's support to keep son-in-law out of Honduran prison

Edwin Espinal expected to stand trial in September, charged with arson, property damage and making explosives
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Still no COVID cases reported through asymptomatic testing in local schools

Still no COVID cases reported through asymptomatic testing in local schools

Next week’s clinics will be taking place at Barrie North Collegiate Institute and St. Joseph's Catholic High School
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Tay has to spend big bucks to increase wastewater capacity for future development

Tay has to spend big bucks to increase wastewater capacity for future development

Council is looking at a $30 million in construction, operating, and maintenance costs over a 20-year period for the two different types of secondary treatment processes being considered
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'Keeping Keewatin Home' movement gets its own show next week

'Keeping Keewatin Home' movement gets its own show next week

Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton hosts a Facebook Live event Monday that complements a petition campaign
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Heavy rainfall to continue through the morning: Environment Canada

Heavy rainfall to continue through the morning: Environment Canada

Additionally, up to 80km/h winds are expected this afternoon, Environment Canada says
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ONroute plans to hire 'hundreds' of seasonal workers at its 23 locations

ONroute plans to hire 'hundreds' of seasonal workers at its 23 locations

Positions to be filled include crew members, janitors/cleaners, shift supervisors, and operations managers
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Kempenfest kiboshed for the second year in a row

Kempenfest kiboshed for the second year in a row

Although province hopes to have Ontarians vaccinated by mid-June, 'there are a large number of people who don’t feel they’ll be ready for large crowds by the time Kempenfest comes around,' says chairman
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Local charity creates 'eggshilarating' fundraiser

Local charity creates 'eggshilarating' fundraiser

Tickets for the Big Brother Big Sisters' Easter egg event available until Friday
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