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New fentanyl strain discovered by York Region police after overdose in Newmarket

New fentanyl strain discovered by York Region police after overdose in Newmarket

'The fentanyl seized at the scene was distinctive orange and pink colours that investigators have not seen before,' police say
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Potential OHL return not yet confirmed

Potential OHL return not yet confirmed

Details regarding a potential return to the ice for OHL teams remain up in the air
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Barrington senior, military vet honoured for her service in small ceremony with friends

Barrington senior, military vet honoured for her service in small ceremony with friends

'I come from a big family, so growing up I didn't have a birthday party. This really made me feel special,' Rita Stephenson says after receiving VE Day medal
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18 Barrie residents among 35 new COVID cases in region today

18 Barrie residents among 35 new COVID cases in region today

Overall, 133 local cases have also tested positive for UK B.1.1.7 variant, and an additional 93 cases have screened positive and are awaiting confirmatory testing
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WATCH: Officials expect COVID-19 cases to begin rising later this month as B.1.1.7 variant spreads

WATCH: Officials expect COVID-19 cases to begin rising later this month as B.1.1.7 variant spreads

Latest modelling data suggests variant strains now account for between 5% and 10% of all case
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Thinking about starting a home food business? Here’s what you need to know

Thinking about starting a home food business? Here’s what you need to know

Health unit has received many inquiries about regulations concerning home-based food businesses since the pandemic started
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WATCH: Province postpones March break to April 12

WATCH: Province postpones March break to April 12

'Nothing matters more than the health and safety of our school kids,' says education minister
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NDP leader says province wasn't prepared for deadly Roberta Place situation

NDP leader says province wasn't prepared for deadly Roberta Place situation

'There are lessons to be learned here and for the sake of the people of Roberta Place and all long-term care homes, we can’t wait any longer,' says Horwath
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Ontario reports 945 new COVID cases, lowest since October

Ontario reports 945 new COVID cases, lowest since October

The province has also reported 1,344 new recoveries, 18 deaths, and 41 new hospitalizations
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Ontario education minister expected to make March break announcement today

Ontario education minister expected to make March break announcement today

Lecce said last week that the province is considering cancelling March break in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19
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