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The Victoria Annex: Past, present and future <b>(7 photos)</b>

The Victoria Annex: Past, present and future (7 photos)

Owner of site prepping for shovels in the ground while awaiting end of town's development moratorium
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362 new COVID cases, one new hospitalization in health unit update Friday

362 new COVID cases, one new hospitalization in health unit update Friday

The region's hospitals are nearly at capacity for acute care beds occupied by patients with and without COVID
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Portion of Seventh St. closed for water main repair

Portion of Seventh St. closed for water main repair

Road will be closed until about 4 p.m. Jan. 14
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Extreme cold warning in effect: Environment Canada

Extreme cold warning in effect: Environment Canada

Wind chill of -30 to -35 expected
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Ontario looks to update COVID death reporting, distinguish 'for' and 'with' virus

Ontario looks to update COVID death reporting, distinguish 'for' and 'with' virus

'It may be that some of these deaths are incidentally correlated to COVID-19,' said Ontario's chief medical officer of health
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Charges withdrawn against Collingwood woman for 2020 death near Nipigon

Charges withdrawn against Collingwood woman for 2020 death near Nipigon

Denise Harrison was originally charged with operating a conveyance causing death in connection to the death of Seth Dionne near Nipigon on Aug. 23, 2020.
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421 patients in Ontario ICUs because of COVID, testing captures 10,964 new cases

421 patients in Ontario ICUs because of COVID, testing captures 10,964 new cases

Approximately 2,000 people are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19
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Heavy police presence downtown this morning, OPP still mum on details

Heavy police presence downtown this morning, OPP still mum on details

There will be an ongoing investigation over the next few days, report OPP
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Snowmobile federation urges sledders to use common sense on local trails

Snowmobile federation urges sledders to use common sense on local trails

OFSC offers checklist of best practices for snowmobilers to enjoy the pastime in a safe and responsible manner
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Immunocompromised Ontarians can book 4th COVID-19 shot appointment starting today

Immunocompromised Ontarians can book 4th COVID-19 shot appointment starting today

The move aims to provide further protection for vulnerable populations
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