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    As the Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports 40 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, plus three more seniors' deaths, the concern shifts to the COVID-19 variant and its threat to the region.

  • Roberta Place LTC home in Barrie, Ont., battles a deadly COVID-19 outbreak. (CTV News Barrie)

    'Brutally unforgiving,' COVID-19 outbreak at Barrie, Ont., long-term care home claims 49 lives, infects 214

    The OPP Homicide Unit investigates the death of a woman in Tottenham, Ont., on Wed., Jan. 27, 2021 (Rob Cooper/CTV News)

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    Seven-year-old Stayner girl, Josie Day, struggles with online learning on Wed., Jan. 27, 2021 (Lexy Benedict/ CTV News)

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  • Greg Waghorne suffers from several chronic health conditions. After being forced to isolate away from his family for almost a year, he's asking the province for more details in the vaccine rollout plan.

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    Police say a woman was hit by two different drivers who took off at this intersection in Bradford, Ont. shown on Saturday, January 23, 2021 (Steve Mansbridge/CTV News)

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    Air Transat suspends all flights out of Toronto for remainder of winter season

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