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Health unit confirms 25 new COVID cases in Simcoe County

Health unit confirms 25 new COVID cases in Simcoe County

The incidence rate for Simcoe County is 214 cases per 100,000 people
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UPDATE: Blue Mountain house a 'total loss,' says fire chief

UPDATE: Blue Mountain house a 'total loss,' says fire chief

The home is located at the base of Blue Mountain off Jozo Weider Boulevard
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<b>WATCH:</b> Mental health services for children and youth gets $24.3M boost from province

WATCH: Mental health services for children and youth gets $24.3M boost from province

Announcement comes one day after province extends emergency orders until Nov. 21
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Reactions mixed to repeal of controversial teacher hiring rule

Reactions mixed to repeal of controversial teacher hiring rule

‘The Ford government is opening the door to nepotism and favouritism hiring,’ says Simcoe County occasional elementary teachers union president
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Collingwood entrepreneur creates hub to harness the power of Girl Time

Collingwood entrepreneur creates hub to harness the power of Girl Time

'I know exactly what this group needs because it’s what I needed in all those cities before. And what I need now,' said Ashley Lougheed, founder of Girl Time Inc.
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Ontario reports 790 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 790 new COVID cases today

The province also confirmed nine more deaths due to the coronavirus
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Single-vehicle crash leads to impaired charge for Meaford driver

Single-vehicle crash leads to impaired charge for Meaford driver

The collision took place in the Municipality of Grey Highlands
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Acting no longer: Skinner officially appointed as Collingwood CAO

Acting no longer: Skinner officially appointed as Collingwood CAO

Sonya Skinner has been acting CAO since April 27
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<b>COVID-19:</b> Everything you want to know about cloth masks

COVID-19: Everything you want to know about cloth masks

Although cloth masks have been widely adopted, many people still have questions about them
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Can virtual healthcare replace human contact? Local forum will have a closer look

Can virtual healthcare replace human contact? Local forum will have a closer look

A panel next week will study just that with one participant pointing to a recent report that noted 'having a long-term relationship with a family doctor...leads to a reduction in mortality of 53 percent.'
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