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Numbers up slightly as province reports 435 new COVID cases

Numbers up slightly as province reports 435 new COVID cases

There were no deaths related to the coronavirus in Ontario today; There are 100 people hospitalized throughout the province with COVID-19
This year's ski season 'is going to feel a lot more old school'

This year's ski season 'is going to feel a lot more old school'

'Whatever we do, it is going to be a lot different than any other winter,' says Hardwood president and general manager
Seniors can stay fit at home, too

Seniors can stay fit at home, too

Five tips on how to stay fit at home, even during pandemic
Two new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Two new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Health unit reports four cases in the region, including a city man between 18 and 34 years old, and a local woman between 45 and 64
Restrictions for restaurants, strip clubs tightened as COVID-19 cases rise

Restrictions for restaurants, strip clubs tightened as COVID-19 cases rise

The changes take effect Saturday
Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases again today

Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases again today

Half of today's cases came from Toronto Public Health
190 days, 190 letters: Man showers wife with love letters during COVID separation

190 days, 190 letters: Man showers wife with love letters during COVID separation

‘If you only remember one thing – remember that I love you very much for over 48 years now,’ wrote Brian Barnes to his wife Joanne, who lives at IOOF in Barrie
Senior citizen says COVID battle was 'like the end of the world'

Senior citizen says COVID battle was 'like the end of the world'

'You feel like the end of the world has come. You just want to curl up and say ‘game over,' 93-year-old Waubaushene resident says
Provincial Offences courts in the area remain closed until mid-October

Provincial Offences courts in the area remain closed until mid-October

POA courts handles matters such as Highway Traffic Act charges and municipal bylaw infractions
Catholic board confirms COVID case at Sister Catherine Donnelly school

Catholic board confirms COVID case at Sister Catherine Donnelly school

Two classes at Hanmer Street school have been sent home to quarantine for two weeks and have been encouraged to get tested