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Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

The region's medical officer of health said Ontario opened too soon after the last stay-at-home order and he hopes this time will be different
Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

The announcement was made this afternoon after health officials noted an increase in blood clots linked to the vaccine
One new COVID-19 case reported in the Blue Mountains today

One new COVID-19 case reported in the Blue Mountains today

The Blue Mountains has two active cases and the last case was reported April 30
Wasaga Beach resident dies after contracting COVID-19

Wasaga Beach resident dies after contracting COVID-19

40 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka region today
COVID-19 vaccine update: here's how to book and who can book this week

COVID-19 vaccine update: here's how to book and who can book this week

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has started a daily standby list for last-minute vaccine appointments
Thornbury pier work resumes following COVID exposure

Thornbury pier work resumes following COVID exposure

The delay has pushed back the completion date by nearly a month
Town likely putting out bid request for water plant expansion project this week

Town likely putting out bid request for water plant expansion project this week

The project is being fast-tracked because of the current moratorium on new building permits
Adopt Me: Whybie has tons of energy (adopted)

Adopt Me: Whybie has tons of energy (adopted)

He is looking for an adult-only home with a big fenced-in yard
Ontario reports 2,073 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 2,073 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update includes 117 new hospitalizations, 2,898 recoveries, and 15 deaths
Local vaccine clinics offering Moderna vaccine for more eligible groups

Local vaccine clinics offering Moderna vaccine for more eligible groups

As of today, appointments are available to more eligible groups including those with at-risk, high-risk, and highest-risk health conditions and some people 18 and over who cannot work from home