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Health officials say area opioid-related deaths up more than 50%

Health officials say area opioid-related deaths up more than 50%

Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy attempting to address negative effects of pandemic
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Ontario's first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed in Ottawa and Toronto next week

Ontario's first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed in Ottawa and Toronto next week

Ford says Ontario is ready to receive the vaccine
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Two new COVID cases in Collingwood among 36 reported in region today

Two new COVID cases in Collingwood among 36 reported in region today

There is also a new case in Wasaga Beach and a Midland resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19
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Village Media a founding member of new independent journalism association

Village Media a founding member of new independent journalism association

Press Forward's aim is to promote a new way forward for Canadian journalism 'rather than trying to preserve the models of yesteryear'
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout explained to local leaders

COVID-19 vaccine rollout explained to local leaders

'(There’s) not a ton of detail, but their timeline was a bit longer than the federal timeline announced (Wednesday), which would suggest most people will get it between April and June,' says Barrie mayor
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Ontario reported record 1,983 new COVID cases today

Ontario reported record 1,983 new COVID cases today

The province also confirmed 35 deaths in its latest update
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Province extends emergency orders until Jan. 20

Province extends emergency orders until Jan. 20

The province previously extended orders on Nov. 20
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Operation Garland: art students wreath-out to local seniors for Christmas

Operation Garland: art students wreath-out to local seniors for Christmas

Student-made wreaths were delivered to residents of a local retirement home and to the hospice
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CANADA: Startups need to focus on corporate governance to grow and thrive, expert says

CANADA: Startups need to focus on corporate governance to grow and thrive, expert says

Good business requires good governance, and startups require a particular kind of governance to help them grow and prosper, prof says
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Thanksgiving shows holiday family gatherings are risky, says Gardner

Thanksgiving shows holiday family gatherings are risky, says Gardner

You are legally allowed to gather up to ten people in a house, but the health unit 'strongly advises' against it
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