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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Emergency response largely unchanged for city police, firefighters

Emergency response largely unchanged for city police, firefighters

'We recognize that the next few weeks will be challenging for our community,' says police official
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City officials decide to close numerous facilities until further notice

City officials decide to close numerous facilities until further notice

'The most important thing right now is to listen to the advice of our doctors and scientists in public health,' says mayor
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Lakehead University moving to online courses for rest of term

Lakehead University moving to online courses for rest of term

Classes are cancelled Monday and Tuesday to give staff time to prepare course content in alternative ways; Exams will be rescheduled
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Georgian cancels in-person classes next week amid COVID-19 concerns

Georgian cancels in-person classes next week amid COVID-19 concerns

Online classes are not impacted and continue as scheduled and campuses remain open.
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Newmarket mayor in self-isolation, awaiting COVID-19 test results

Newmarket mayor in self-isolation, awaiting COVID-19 test results

John Taylor issues statement after being screened for coronavirus
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Union pressuring Casino Rama to shut down

Union pressuring Casino Rama to shut down

'It is our position that Ontario casinos should immediately cease operations and follow Quebec’s lead,' Unifor Local 1090 president says on Facebook
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Springwater cancels all programming

Springwater cancels all programming

Cancellations will remain in effect until further notice
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COVID-19 concerns halt Costco's free food samples

COVID-19 concerns halt Costco's free food samples

Popular program reportedly added risk to both public and employee safety, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to escalate here and and around the globe
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County taking measures at long-term care homes, cancels museum programs

County taking measures at long-term care homes, cancels museum programs

Simcoe County says it's taking 'many' precautions to help protect vulnerable residents
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City using 'abundance of caution' with changes and cancellations

City using 'abundance of caution' with changes and cancellations

Those impacted by cancelled programs will be contacted directly
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