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Long-term care home employees in Bradford demand better protection

Long-term care home employees in Bradford demand better protection

Workers at Bradford Valley Care Community protest outside the long-term care home on Thursday afternoon, asking the government for more on the job protection with N95 masks provided for all staff
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Despite premier's declaration, some retailers open Good Friday

Despite premier's declaration, some retailers open Good Friday

'If I can't be with my family, I might as well be here,' says one worker
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Provincial COVID-19 cases continue to climb with total now over 6,000 for Ontario

Provincial COVID-19 cases continue to climb with total now over 6,000 for Ontario

Today's increase is about the same as yesterday's with 478 more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases (an 8.3 per cent increase)
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Stressed out by COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ways to get back on track

Stressed out by COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ways to get back on track

It's a good time to re-examine your boundaries, social worker Mary Charron advises in her monthly column
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LETTER: Police chief reminds you the long weekend 'doesn't have to be any less meaningful'

LETTER: Police chief reminds you the long weekend 'doesn't have to be any less meaningful'

Police Chief Kimberley Greenwood also addresses how the Barrie Police Service is handling the COVID-19 pandemic
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Colts assisting charities to score big with food donations

Colts assisting charities to score big with food donations

Approximately 800 meals a day get to those in the community who need them most during the health crisis
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Innisfil teens being asked to 'Stay the #@& home!'

Innisfil teens being asked to 'Stay the #@& home!'

Young people between ages of 12 and 18 have chance to win one of four $100 gift cards to support a local Innisfil restaurant of their choice
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Parking fees being waived at Barrie hospital

Parking fees being waived at Barrie hospital

Gate arms will be lifted at RVH's main parking lot until May 31
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Virtual egg hunt planned for Easter weekend

Virtual egg hunt planned for Easter weekend

Visit city's website to access the map and clues
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Kubota using 3D printer to create parts for face masks, shields

Kubota using 3D printer to create parts for face masks, shields

Orillia company waiting to learn whether parts meet hospitals' standards; 'Everybody needs to come together and help out,' official says
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