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YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

Fitness and aquatic centres in Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound are closed until April 6
Blue Mountain closing tomorrow, cancelling reservations

Blue Mountain closing tomorrow, cancelling reservations

The resort will be closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic
BEYOND LOCAL: Progress or pinkwashing?

BEYOND LOCAL: Progress or pinkwashing?

Researcher says many equity investors, still largely high-net-worth men, still view women entrepreneurs as being deficient
Italian with Collingwood family warns residents to stay in their homes

Italian with Collingwood family warns residents to stay in their homes

Lockdowns work if people take heed, says Masina Abate, an ESL teacher living in Italy's red zone
Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

'We have the one, but as time progresses, it is likely we will see more in our region,' says official; Assessment centre expected to open in Barrie soon
Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

'We had to expect this would happen eventually, and with a case being identified here in the county, it brings a bit more realism to the entire situation,' says Andrew Robert
Beaver Valley Ski Club member positive for COVID-19

Beaver Valley Ski Club member positive for COVID-19

A letter went out to members announcing the club's closure for the season effective immediately
Grey County not allowing non-essential visitors in long-term care homes

Grey County not allowing non-essential visitors in long-term care homes

The ministry is identifying essential visitors as those who have a resident who is dying or very ill.
Local and global coronavirus (COVID-19) updates all in one place

Local and global coronavirus (COVID-19) updates all in one place

The situation is changing rapidly, so we have created a page where you can access all of our local and national coverage
ONTARIO: Doctors struggle to keep up amid ‘unnecessary’ requests for coronavirus clearance notes

ONTARIO: Doctors struggle to keep up amid ‘unnecessary’ requests for coronavirus clearance notes

Ontario doctors say the system is already overburdened, and unnecessary visits are putting a greater strain on the system