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Ontario COVID-19 deaths reported today set new record

Ontario COVID-19 deaths reported today set new record

New cases reported today by province inch closer to highest daily total
YMCA offering online gym class platform free to school boards

YMCA offering online gym class platform free to school boards

YMCA Gym Class, an online platform for educators to deliver physical education programming to their students as a part of their school’s e-learning platform
Christian Island residents grateful for food supplies

Christian Island residents grateful for food supplies

Island residents received food packages prepared by volunteers and staff.
Travellers returning to Canada without 'credible plan' will be forced to quarantine

Travellers returning to Canada without 'credible plan' will be forced to quarantine

MP John Brassard says plan should have been put in place in January
Learn about history from home with virtual pioneer kids camp

Learn about history from home with virtual pioneer kids camp

County of Simcoe maintaining its essential services, also urging people to shop local and take advantage of delivery
Walmart employee at south-end Barrie store tests positive for COVID-19

Walmart employee at south-end Barrie store tests positive for COVID-19

'Out of an abundance of caution, associates identified as being in close, prolonged contact have been directed to self-isolate,' says company official
How much is COVID-19 costing the County of Simcoe?

How much is COVID-19 costing the County of Simcoe?

'Thankfully, due to previous actions of council, we’re in a very good state,' says official
Talks around end-of-life care more important than ever: Hospice Simcoe

Talks around end-of-life care more important than ever: Hospice Simcoe

Thursday is National Advance Care Planning Day
Innisfil residents can stay connected during pandemic with new social-media platform

Innisfil residents can stay connected during pandemic with new social-media platform

Nextdoor helps neighbours find volunteer opportunities, check in with each other, and organize virtual groups
Ontario extends state of emergency until May 12

Ontario extends state of emergency until May 12

Extending of the state of emergency for another 28 days means continued closure of all non-essential workplaces