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Collingwood hospital confirms second COVID-19 case; no new cases in Barrie

Collingwood hospital confirms second COVID-19 case; no new cases in Barrie

The person was tested at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on March 13, but is from the GTA
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City shuts down playgrounds, waterfront fitness equipment

City shuts down playgrounds, waterfront fitness equipment

City says it is increasing precautionary measures to combat spread of COVID-19; Dog off-leash parks remain open
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Barrie men charged in counterfeit currency investigation

Barrie men charged in counterfeit currency investigation

Police say trio tried to flee following vehicle stop
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Police investigate power tool theft in Essa Township

Police investigate power tool theft in Essa Township

Value of item estimated at $170
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Orillia man's death Saturday 'not suspicious,' say OPP

Orillia man's death Saturday 'not suspicious,' say OPP

Police were called to Atherley Road Beer Store Saturday; Orillia man, 66, was pronounced dead at hospital
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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