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Groups, including Penetanguishene Winterama organizers, share $600K for local events, festivals

Groups, including Penetanguishene Winterama organizers, share $600K for local events, festivals

Reconnect program developed to help festival and event organizers adapt to new public health measures
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Four new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Four new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Since the start of the pandemic, the local health unit has confirmed 12,385 cases of COVID-19 with 12,101 of those cases recovered and 255 cases ending in death.
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Teachers' union calls back-to-school plan 'hygiene theatre,' health unit says it's reasonable

Teachers' union calls back-to-school plan 'hygiene theatre,' health unit says it's reasonable

Simcoe County teachers' unions say it's a 'non-plan' that will not keep people safe, health unit says it strikes an 'appropriate balance'
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Frozen mangoes recalled, Hep A vaccines available

Frozen mangoes recalled, Hep A vaccines available

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall on frozen mango products because of a possible Hepatits A contamination
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Tay council gives MacKenzie Park washroom, pavilion go ahead

Tay council gives MacKenzie Park washroom, pavilion go ahead

Washroom and pavilion awarded in sole source tender to Prestige Steel Buildings for 2022 completion
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'Paws' and think twice before leaving your pet in a hot car

'Paws' and think twice before leaving your pet in a hot car

Call 911 if you are concerned an animal's life is in danger
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Ontario reports 139 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 139 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report includes 155 new recoveries and 11 deaths. Seven of the deaths reported today were from 2020 and were previously unreported
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Bid adieu to Penetanguishene Secondary School with this community walk-through

Bid adieu to Penetanguishene Secondary School with this community walk-through

Take a trip down memory lane or request a memorial token from the school
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PMHA requests two ice rinks, inclusive change rooms if new Penetanguishene facility is built

PMHA requests two ice rinks, inclusive change rooms if new Penetanguishene facility is built

‘Storage room’ change area for women listed as one instance of PMCC problems, says PMHA president
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Orillia Animal Centre giving cats from up north 'second chance'

Orillia Animal Centre giving cats from up north 'second chance'

Ontario SPCA welcomed 25 cats and kittens from Dryden area; some of the cats will be available for adoption through Orillia Animal Centre
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