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There are 175 new COVID cases in Ontario today

There are 175 new COVID cases in Ontario today

There have been 2,606 deaths attributed to the virus, with 1,657 of those being residents of long-term care facilities
VIEWPOINT: Migrant workers become extension of the farm family

VIEWPOINT: Migrant workers become extension of the farm family

Ontario Federation of Agriculture says it will also continue to work with province and local health units to ensure appropriate protocols are in place during COVID-19
Former Huronia Stallions football star turns to coaching to help next generation

Former Huronia Stallions football star turns to coaching to help next generation

Nick Vennard is working with OSS players year-round; 'I feel like it’s my duty to give back,' said respected former football player
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Police break up neighbour dispute

Police break up neighbour dispute

Two Port McNicoll residents face assault charges
'The reality is in the statistics' for Indigenous people, says area resident

'The reality is in the statistics' for Indigenous people, says area resident

George Floyd's death has galvanized a global movement calling for an end to systemic biases embedded in cultural, social and legal institutions
New Scanlon Creek Nature Centre on track to open in 2022, despite challenges

New Scanlon Creek Nature Centre on track to open in 2022, despite challenges

'Like most charities, the pandemic hit us rather hard,' says Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Fund executive director
LETTER: Reader calls Milligan's Pond evictions 'a cowardly, despicable act'

LETTER: Reader calls Milligan's Pond evictions 'a cowardly, despicable act'

'Whether you’re religious or not, on some level, there is a shared humanity and vulnerability that unites people of good conscience,' says reader
Clapperton St. businesses targeted in smash-and-grab attempts (VIDEO)

Clapperton St. businesses targeted in smash-and-grab attempts (VIDEO)

35-year-old woman faces several charges following downtown crime spree
While CERB extension is 'good news', group says more can be done to help workers

While CERB extension is 'good news', group says more can be done to help workers

Fight for $15 and Fairness Barrie calls on federal government to extend CERB by at least another 16 weeks, instead of eight