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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Smoke shops in Rama will remain closed until at least May 13

Smoke shops in Rama will remain closed until at least May 13

'Emergency closure' has been extended until May 13; 'Chief and Council ... will review the situation at that time to determine any next steps'
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City CAO urges residents not to lower their guard

City CAO urges residents not to lower their guard

Prowse provides an update to council members on the city's ongoing efforts around COVID-19
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Trent-Severn Waterway won't open until at least June 1

Trent-Severn Waterway won't open until at least June 1

Camping, group activities and events at all national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas are suspended
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Fourth resident at Bradford facility dies from COVID-19; seven new cases in Barrie

Fourth resident at Bradford facility dies from COVID-19; seven new cases in Barrie

The health unit has now confirmed a total of 44 cases in Barrie, including two fatalities
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City flowing relief on water bills to anyone who needs financial break during COVID-19

City flowing relief on water bills to anyone who needs financial break during COVID-19

Cost-savings with removal of fixed-rate charge for water, wastewater on next bi-monthly bill works out to about $65 per household
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Walmart associate in Barrie stores tests positive for COVID-19

Walmart associate in Barrie stores tests positive for COVID-19

The positive test is the third for Walmarts in the region
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Ontario reports 514 more COVID-19 cases today and 9,000 tests processed

Ontario reports 514 more COVID-19 cases today and 9,000 tests processed

There were an additional 38 deaths reported this morning, bringing the province's death toll to 423
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Families grapple with removing elderly loved ones from care amid pandemic

Families grapple with removing elderly loved ones from care amid pandemic

'The government should be bending over backwards if people are prepared to take their loved one home, but that’s not what they’re doing'
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Stranger sees woman on verge of tears, steps up to pay grocery tab

Stranger sees woman on verge of tears, steps up to pay grocery tab

'There are still some really good people out in the world, even during these times,' said local woman after generous good deed at Walmart
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Health unit will 'keep looking' for COVID-19 in area long-term care homes

Health unit will 'keep looking' for COVID-19 in area long-term care homes

Some facilities, including Bay Haven in Collingwood, are currently in respiratory outbreaks of as-yet-unknown origin
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