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COVID-19: Important lessons we can learn from hockey

COVID-19: Important lessons we can learn from hockey

Canadians can look to their national sport for lessons in responding to COVID-19
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Take a break from COVID-19 and fix your eyes on the skies

Take a break from COVID-19 and fix your eyes on the skies

You don't need special equipment to enjoy the night sky and our amateur astronomer has a few suggestions for you for this month
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Stay strong
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BEYOND LOCAL: How your personality affects how you cope with COVID-19, and what you can do about it

BEYOND LOCAL: How your personality affects how you cope with COVID-19, and what you can do about it

Expert says self-awareness will help
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Province halts most construction projects, shuts down cannabis shops

Province halts most construction projects, shuts down cannabis shops

'Lives are on the line and we must take this action now,' says premier, as province announces revised list of essential businesses
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Why empty shelves doesn't mean we're out of food: How Canada's supply chain works

Why empty shelves doesn't mean we're out of food: How Canada's supply chain works

Experts say If there was a supply-based shortage, shelves would remain empty because manufacturers can't produce the products or farmers can't grow or raise the food
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Regional COVID-19 modelling predicts 15-20 deaths by April 30

Regional COVID-19 modelling predicts 15-20 deaths by April 30

Simcoe Muskoka's medical officer of health said the provincial modelling released today tracks with regional predictions
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Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Orillia facility

Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Orillia facility

It was revealed Wednesday that a staff member worked at the long-term care home while infectious; Cause of deaths are being investigated
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You can still have a backyard fire in Collingwood, but be careful, says fire chief

You can still have a backyard fire in Collingwood, but be careful, says fire chief

The Ontario government has issued a fire ban that covers most of the province, but does not include Collingwood
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Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario shortens list of essential services; places some on modified business orders
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