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Demand for smaller turkeys a big issue for local farmers, markets

Demand for smaller turkeys a big issue for local farmers, markets

Traditionally, peopled wanted 'a big turkey with all the trimmings, but this year it seems like while most are still doing a turkey, they’re choosing a smaller size'
LIVE: Ford announces $176M for mental health, addictions services

LIVE: Ford announces $176M for mental health, addictions services

Announcement made during Mental Illness Awareness Week
Ontario confirms 583 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 583 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 707 recoveries and one death in today's epidemiological report
People leaving self-isolation could face $5,000 fine/day

People leaving self-isolation could face $5,000 fine/day

'We’ve had some challenges with some individuals not abiding by our direction for self-isolation for cases or close contacts,' says region's top doctor
Outbreak at Simcoe Manor has claimed three lives, officials say

Outbreak at Simcoe Manor has claimed three lives, officials say

Of 24 resident cases, 17 are asymptomatic, said county official, who said the cause of the outbreak has not yet been determined
Simcoe Muskoka health unit can't keep up with contact tracing

Simcoe Muskoka health unit can't keep up with contact tracing

In some cases, the health unit is asking those with COVID to reach out to their own close contacts to let them know they should isolate and get tested
Dr. Gardner issues orders to enforce self-isolation rules

Dr. Gardner issues orders to enforce self-isolation rules

Failure to comply with a self-isolation order could mean a fine of up to $5,000 per day
15 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

15 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Nine of today's cases are seniors from New Tecumseth who are part of the outbreak at Simcoe Manor; There is one new case in Barrie today
The president who cried COVID ... a 2020 horror story

The president who cried COVID ... a 2020 horror story

What can you believe? In this week's Everything King, Wendy questions all things presidential
WATCH: Ontario allots $1.3 billion to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

WATCH: Ontario allots $1.3 billion to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

Four million COVID tests have been completed in Ontario since the onset of the pandemic, more than all other provinces combined