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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

Fitness and aquatic centres in Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound are closed until April 6
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Blue Mountain closing tomorrow, cancelling reservations

Blue Mountain closing tomorrow, cancelling reservations

The resort will be closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Italian with Collingwood family warns residents to stay in their homes

Italian with Collingwood family warns residents to stay in their homes

Lockdowns work if people take heed, says Masina Abate, an ESL teacher living in Italy's red zone
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Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

'We have the one, but as time progresses, it is likely we will see more in our region,' says official; Assessment centre expected to open in Barrie soon
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Barrie stores bustling but calm amid coronavirus 'hysteria'

Barrie stores bustling but calm amid coronavirus 'hysteria'

'I’m not terribly concerned in the big picture, just taking necessary precautions,' says Barrie shopper
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Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

'We had to expect this would happen eventually, and with a case being identified here in the county, it brings a bit more realism to the entire situation,' says Andrew Robert
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Beaver Valley Ski Club member tests positive for COVID-19

Beaver Valley Ski Club member tests positive for COVID-19

A letter went out to members announcing the club's closure for the season effective immediately
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All Anglican church services across Ontario cancelled until further notice

All Anglican church services across Ontario cancelled until further notice

Diocese of Ontario announces the decision to address COVID-19 concerns
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Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Professional visits, including legal counsel, will continue
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Town of Innisfil announces COVID-19 prompted closures and cancellations

Town of Innisfil announces COVID-19 prompted closures and cancellations

All events and programs at all Library locations; recreation programs and a special meeting of council are cancelled up to and including April 5
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