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Ontario pausing reopening plan for four weeks, citing concern about COVID-19 rise

Ontario pausing reopening plan for four weeks, citing concern about COVID-19 rise

Ford says he’s concerned with the uptick in cases being seen around the province, most notably in Toronto, Brampton and Ottawa
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Barrie woman mourns mother's death from COVID-19

Barrie woman mourns mother's death from COVID-19

Lisa Politakis pushes for answers after losing her mother during COVID outbreak; 'I want them to figure out what happened'
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The first day of school in the era of COVID-19 (6 photos)

The first day of school in the era of COVID-19 (6 photos)

Nervous, excited, anxious ... there were mixed feelings on the first day of class at Simcoe County schools
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Porter plans for Nov. 12 restart

Porter plans for Nov. 12 restart

Porter first cancelled flights on March 21 due to COVID-19
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Former Orillian being inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

Former Orillian being inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

Tim Cormode, who grew up in Orillia, being inducted into hall of fame for work with his Power to Be organization
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Province reports 185 new COVID-19 cases today

Province reports 185 new COVID-19 cases today

No new deaths reported today or Monday
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Simcoe Reads events planned for September

Simcoe Reads events planned for September

Among the events planned is a free virtual author event
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Police remind motorists to be safe as kids return to school

Police remind motorists to be safe as kids return to school

Fines for not stopping for a school crossing guard start at $365
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O'Toole names Brassard Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs

O'Toole names Brassard Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs

'I am honoured to once again be able to speak in the House of Commons on behalf of veterans across Canada who believe the Liberal government is not listening to them'
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Homeschooling your kids? Outdoor education opportunities abound

Homeschooling your kids? Outdoor education opportunities abound

Nature provides valuable lessons and can be fun for the whole family, says outdoors columnist
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