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Orillia hospital gets $3.3M to address COVID-19 challenges and surgical backlogs

Orillia hospital gets $3.3M to address COVID-19 challenges and surgical backlogs

'The base funding of over $3.3 million acknowledges our new normal of higher growth and higher acuity of patients that we care for,' says OSMH President and CEO
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Tiny ponders long-term solution for 'unacceptable' short-term rentals

Tiny ponders long-term solution for 'unacceptable' short-term rentals

After detailed deputation from resident, council agrees to create Short Term Rental Task Force
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Just two new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County today

Just two new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County today

There is one new case in Midland reported today
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Health unit offers tips on how to stay cool, reduce risks during heat wave

Health unit offers tips on how to stay cool, reduce risks during heat wave

During the heat, you should be taking care to avoid overheating, health unit says
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Council OKs cell towers to improve 'connectivity through Tiny'

Council OKs cell towers to improve 'connectivity through Tiny'

After input from council, Bell agreed to build taller tower in an effort to connect 'as many people as possible'
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County school board lends support to ‘period poverty’ fight

County school board lends support to ‘period poverty’ fight

Simcoe County Catholic school board recently sent a letter in support of Toronto Youth Cabinet’s efforts to press the province to fund menstrual products in Ontario schools
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Ontario reports 244 new COVID cases Tuesday, with data catch-up

Ontario reports 244 new COVID cases Tuesday, with data catch-up

Toronto Health Unit added 80 cases from 2020 that were previously unreported
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Back to the future: Life in law forever changed by pandemic

Back to the future: Life in law forever changed by pandemic

Technological advancements aren't a cure-all, though; Opportunity for impromptu discussions on the courthouse steps that can lead to resolution have disappeared
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Foundation, LEGO memorial aim to honour Orillia drowning victim

Foundation, LEGO memorial aim to honour Orillia drowning victim

'I’m hoping Chris can become a part of the community again,' says cousin of Chris Bellchambers, who drowned June 20 at Couchiching Beach Park
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Johnny Hawke creates second encampment at Balm Beach

Johnny Hawke creates second encampment at Balm Beach

'This demonstration is a peaceful action to educate the public and to work in unity in shared concerns of accessing waterways,' says local Indigenous activist
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