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Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

There have been six Ontario deaths linked to COVID-19, three of which were attributed to close contact or community transmission
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health for the unit says this highlights that there is now community transmission of COVID-19 in the area
Police looking for alleged liquor thieves (3 photos)

Police looking for alleged liquor thieves (3 photos)

Police say pair stole close to $200 worth of whiskey and vodka from north-end LCBO
COVID-19 toll on county's paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning'

COVID-19 toll on county's paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning'

'Please do not call 911 if your desire is to have paramedics give you a swab test for COVID-19,' says official
They're mad as a March hare ... and not social distancing!

They're mad as a March hare ... and not social distancing!

Cottontail rabbits are carrying on their spring rituals, oblivious to the COVID-19 pandemic
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Stop and smell the roses
Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drivers assured they will not lose licenses or test fees. Fail to keep appointment fees waived
Feds announce travel ban exemptions for needed farm workers

Feds announce travel ban exemptions for needed farm workers

'Without these foreign workers, we don't have enough people to do the work,' says local farmer
Neighbourhood sharing library has added food to its stock

Neighbourhood sharing library has added food to its stock

'Last week, I read a post about people switching their little libraries over to little pantries and I was inspired to follow suit'
Veterinary care should be deemed 'essential,' says Ramara pet owner

Veterinary care should be deemed 'essential,' says Ramara pet owner

With an ailing senior dog, Joan Mizzi-Fry worries about pandemic's potential effects on vet services