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COVID-19: Feds, province announce $656M fund to improve air quality in public buildings

COVID-19: Feds, province announce $656M fund to improve air quality in public buildings

Dollars will fund projects for ventilation systems, hand hygiene stations and better physical distancing
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Ontario reports 4,156 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 4,156 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report includes 3,160 recoveries, 28 deaths, and 191 new hospitalizations
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Hospice asks for help to thank volunteers

Hospice asks for help to thank volunteers

Hospice marks volunteer week by celebrating creativity of helpers
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UPDATED: Car crash closes portion of First Street, man suffers life-threatening injuries

UPDATED: Car crash closes portion of First Street, man suffers life-threatening injuries

The collision occurred at Cedar and First Street in the early evening of April 13
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BEYOND LOCAL: Improving death-friendliness offers further opportunity to improve social inclusion

BEYOND LOCAL: Improving death-friendliness offers further opportunity to improve social inclusion

A death-friendly approach could lay the groundwork for people to stop fearing getting old or alienating those who have, experts say
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20% of region's COVID cases linked to Easter gatherings

20% of region's COVID cases linked to Easter gatherings

'This does speak to the inherent hazard of gatherings beyond your household and the importance of people sticking with and abiding by the stay-at-home order,' says Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Celebrate the little things
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BEYOND LOCAL: Why investing in early childhood is critical after COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Why investing in early childhood is critical after COVID-19

COVID-19 has led to global shut-downs which have rattled economies and families and will affect children for years to come
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ONTARIO: Liquor license suspended at Barrie restaurant after staying open despite provincial order

ONTARIO: Liquor license suspended at Barrie restaurant after staying open despite provincial order

Video posted on weekend shows mob yelling at inspectors
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COLUMN: Happy birthday to a 'true son of Simcoe and Grey County'

COLUMN: Happy birthday to a 'true son of Simcoe and Grey County'

John Hethrington, a CollingwoodToday columnist turned 85 today and in celebration, John's son is telling his story
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