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Five deaths of Simcoe County residents with COVID-19 in two days

Five deaths of Simcoe County residents with COVID-19 in two days

The peak in deaths follows a peak in cases, according to the region's medical officer of health
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New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Barrie retirement residence

New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Barrie retirement residence

The health unit has made a plan to test every resident and staff member in every long-term care facility in the region in the next two weeks
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Calling all musicians: We want to share your music!

Calling all musicians: We want to share your music!

Send us videos of your home performances and help bring entertainment to living rooms across Ontario
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COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

Fire and police calls are up in Collingwood as pandemic controls stretch into May
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LIVE: Ontario allowing some businesses to open May 4

LIVE: Ontario allowing some businesses to open May 4

Seasonal businesses and services, essential construction projects get green light to open Monday; Marinas, golf courses can prepare for season
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Fire department honours former chief with quiet salute

Fire department honours former chief with quiet salute

Retired fire chief Francis Maguire died on Wednesday. No public funeral service was held, but members of Collingwood Fire Department offered a brief tribute to the long-serving chief
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Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Boots and Hearts, Big Sky country music festivals cancelled this summer

Republic Live says it will honour all 2020 passes for next year’s Boots and Hearts festival
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Drug bust one of the largest ever for Collingwood, says detachment commander

Drug bust one of the largest ever for Collingwood, says detachment commander

Inspector Mary Shannon confirmed all of the drugs seized in a raid yesterday came from a Collingwood home
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UPDATED: Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports four more deaths from COVID-19

UPDATED: Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports four more deaths from COVID-19

The recent victims are residents in Barrie, Bradford, and Essa
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Police raid Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, GTA residences, seize cocaine and guns

Police raid Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, GTA residences, seize cocaine and guns

Police and canine units raided the homes in the early morning hours of April 30
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