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Health unit wants your input on location of supervised consumption site

Health unit wants your input on location of supervised consumption site

The survey is open from Oct. 7-30 and offers choice between two sites; It's 'a fundamental element of our overall strategy to address the escalating opioid crisis'
Two more COVID-19 positive cases confirmed at Simcoe Manor

Two more COVID-19 positive cases confirmed at Simcoe Manor

Total cases at long-term care home hits 26 residents and seven staff; 'We’re hopeful we’ve now peaked and will now be more stable in terms of our outbreak status,' official says
RVH partnership allows area patients to get care close to home

RVH partnership allows area patients to get care close to home

Thanks to partnership with RVH, 'nearly 1,100 patients will be able to receive echocardiograms at GBGH, reducing their need to travel out of our area'
Nine Barrie residents among 36 COVID cases reported by health unit today

Nine Barrie residents among 36 COVID cases reported by health unit today

This is the highest number of cases reported in a single day by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Harvie Road bridge not expected to open until next summer

Harvie Road bridge not expected to open until next summer

The project contractor has decided to shut down operations for the winter at the end of October; Harvie Road will reopen by the end of the month
Demand for smaller turkeys a big issue for local farmers, markets

Demand for smaller turkeys a big issue for local farmers, markets

Traditionally, peopled wanted 'a big turkey with all the trimmings, but this year it seems like while most are still doing a turkey, they’re choosing a smaller size'
LIVE: Ford announces $176M for mental health, addictions services

LIVE: Ford announces $176M for mental health, addictions services

Announcement made during Mental Illness Awareness Week
Barrie business owner’s pivot a recipe for success

Barrie business owner’s pivot a recipe for success

OfficeInc! Corp. President Deborah Foster-Stahle featured as success story in BDC study outlining how small businesses have managed to flourish during COVID-19
VIDEO: Have the pie, hold the gluten

VIDEO: Have the pie, hold the gluten

On this episode of What's Your Dish, we visit Cal's Bakery, a dedicated gluten-free bakery located at 331 Bayfield Street
Ontario confirms 583 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 583 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 707 recoveries and one death in today's epidemiological report