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Seminar will teach you how to talk to your customers in a crisis

Seminar will teach you how to talk to your customers in a crisis

Communications and marketing experts will provide answers as part of Ask an Expert virtual webinar series
Oro-Medonte company donates PPE to local emergency services

Oro-Medonte company donates PPE to local emergency services

'It is wonderful to see a local Oro-Medonte business design and manufacture these important pieces of PPE,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
Three new COVID cases reported today in northern Simcoe County

Three new COVID cases reported today in northern Simcoe County

New cases are in Midland and Tiny Township
What will Stage 3 look like in Barrie? Here's an overview

What will Stage 3 look like in Barrie? Here's an overview

Some city playgrounds will open and there are also changes at the landfill; But restaurant owner says there's still confusion around rules for eateries
Province reports 111 new COVID cases today

Province reports 111 new COVID cases today

Tomorrow, much of Ontario enters Stage 3 of the province's reopening plan
State of emergency extended until July 24

State of emergency extended until July 24

Most emergency orders have been extended until July 29
Green group questions Ontario’s COVID-19 recovery legislation

Green group questions Ontario’s COVID-19 recovery legislation

Group says province's plan invests in status quo solutions that enrich a few, but leave many unaided
County council digs in on debate around mandatory mask-wearing

County council digs in on debate around mandatory mask-wearing

Council defeats motion calling for the development of a county-wide bylaw to make masks mandatory
South-end Tim Hortons closed after employee tests positive for COVID

South-end Tim Hortons closed after employee tests positive for COVID

Location at Mapleview and Veterans will remain closed until it can be cleaned and a new crew is brought in, says company official
One new COVID case confirmed in county

One new COVID case confirmed in county

New case is in Penetanguishene; There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in the county