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BEYOND LOCAL: The implications of using technology to monitor older adults

BEYOND LOCAL: The implications of using technology to monitor older adults

Robotic pets could increasingly provide social companionship and health monitoring in elder care, Queen's University prof says
Local distillers shift gears from spirits to sanitizers

Local distillers shift gears from spirits to sanitizers

Canadian Mist and Heretic Spirits have produced thousands of litres of hand sanitizer for first responders and at-risk individuals
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Good morning, Collingwood!

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Ontario extends emergency order to April 13

Ontario extends emergency order to April 13

Closes all outdoor recreational amenities across province
COVID-19: Home becomes school and workplace as students switch to online learning

COVID-19: Home becomes school and workplace as students switch to online learning

President of the Canadian Teachers Federation says her main concern is that some students won't have access to the technology they need to continue schooling at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Low-wage workers will feel economic brunt of virus spread

Low-wage workers will feel economic brunt of virus spread

Conference Board expects weakest year for growth since 2008 crash
County, health unit asking for donations of protective equipment, supplies

County, health unit asking for donations of protective equipment, supplies

N95 masks, surgical masks, face shields among wanted items
Collingwood COVID-19 assessment centre relocating

Collingwood COVID-19 assessment centre relocating

The assessment centre will be set up at the Erie Street medical building, and will be a drive-up centre
People are spending more time at home and their pets are happy about it (Photo Gallery)

People are spending more time at home and their pets are happy about it (Photo Gallery)

Do you have a happy pup who just can't wait for their eighth walk of the day and has decided your home office chair is the best seat in the house?
Beloved Orillia couple died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Beloved Orillia couple died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Daughter pleads with people to take COVID-19 seriously and heed warnings