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Local residents stranded abroad scrambling to find their way home

Local residents stranded abroad scrambling to find their way home

‘This situation changes hourly’; Air Transat announces gradual suspension of flights but will still run repatriation flights to get people home
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'Thank you for caring,' says elderly man assisted by neighbours, police, paramedics

'Thank you for caring,' says elderly man assisted by neighbours, police, paramedics

County of Simcoe Paramedics offered to help him get home care
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Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Premier, Ontario finance minister applaud federal COVID-19 aid announced this morning

Ontario promises to "stand shoulder to shoulder" with federal government
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Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

Ontario high school teachers' union suspends strikes indefinitely

The union says it's making the move out of an abundance of caution
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With everyone at home, 'the potential for fires is greater'

With everyone at home, 'the potential for fires is greater'

'People really need to double their awareness during this time,' says Barrie Fire official
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Midland's Walmart closed after employee tested for COVID-19 (UPDATE: Store reopened)

Midland's Walmart closed after employee tested for COVID-19 (UPDATE: Store reopened)

Shoppers says it was only a matter of time before the virus struck close to home; 'Honestly, we’re quite nervous about the situation,' says shopper
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Another Simcoe-Muskoka COVID-19 case reported this morning

Another Simcoe-Muskoka COVID-19 case reported this morning

Since Thursday, March 12, there have been four cases in Simcoe-Muskoka, with one confirmed post-mortem in a man who died on March 11 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie.
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Vierling right at home with Colts, eager to return to the ice

Vierling right at home with Colts, eager to return to the ice

'Being put on the first line right away helps your confidence, but you know playing with a guy like Tyson Foerster doesn't hurt, either. He's been a pleasant surprise for us,' coach Todd Miller says of Evan Vierling
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In wake of pandemic, ZuZu fashion show moves to Facebook Live

In wake of pandemic, ZuZu fashion show moves to Facebook Live

Tracey Baker says 'this is the catalyst for people like me who have been trying to think about new ways to reach people and do business'
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Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter will operate until the end of the week to allow customers to finish trips and make last minute arrangements to get home
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