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'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

"We're on the brink of a fall that could be much worse than the spring," Trudeau said in yesterday's address to the nation
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Despite cuts elsewhere, all Simcoe County hospitals recruiting more nurses

Despite cuts elsewhere, all Simcoe County hospitals recruiting more nurses

RVH president says many hospitals are facing budget challenges, 'but it is not unique'
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Simcoe region pharmacies not included in first phase of COVID-19 testing

Simcoe region pharmacies not included in first phase of COVID-19 testing

Up to 60 pharmacies in Toronto, Ottawa regions to offer testing Friday, with more to be announced in coming weeks
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Pop-up car rally 'unacceptable,' says Wasaga Beach mayor

Pop-up car rally 'unacceptable,' says Wasaga Beach mayor

Rumours of an 'unauthorized car rally' planned for this weekend have prompted response from Mayor Nina Bifolchi
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Hugs Over Masks supporters hope people will 'hear a different point of view'

Hugs Over Masks supporters hope people will 'hear a different point of view'

'I’m not anti-mask, because the masks are simply symbolic,' says rally organizer
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Health unit reports 12 new COVID cases, but only two in Simcoe County

Health unit reports 12 new COVID cases, but only two in Simcoe County

Majority of today's cases are in Muskoka; Local cases include an Innisfil man and woman
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Ontario confirms 335 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 335 new COVID cases today

The province has also confirmed three new deaths today
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'Completely irresponsible': Union slams Southlake for laying off 97 nurses during pandemic

'Completely irresponsible': Union slams Southlake for laying off 97 nurses during pandemic

Newmarket hospital officials cite 'substantial deficit' for cuts to RN jobs, as well as 34 management and clerical positions
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COVID testing site to expand into former police HQ in the 'very near future'

COVID testing site to expand into former police HQ in the 'very near future'

'We will eventually close the RVH campus drive-thru testing location as we will be unable to maintain operations outside during the winter months,' says hospital official
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Two new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Two new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Local cases are both men, one between 18 and 34 years old and the other between 35 and 44; Transmission source under investigation
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