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Melissa Ferguson is thankful after hearing the province's decision to return Simcoe Muskoka to Ontario's COVID-19 framework's red zone.
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Lockdown ending: Simcoe Muskoka will return to Red
After just one week in lockdown, Simcoe Muskoka will return to the red zone on Monday, March 8 at 12:01 a.m.
Simcoe Muskoka health unit lists 29 COVID-19 cases, one new UK B.1.1.1.7 variant case
The Simcoe Muskoka health unit lists 29 COVID-19 cases and one new UK B.1.1.1.7 variant case Friday.
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Teen girl among 9 more victims accusing Newmarket doctor of sexual assault
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Ontario reports surge in new COVID-19 infections with more than 1,200 cases added
Ontario is reporting a spike in new COVID-19 infections with more than 1,200 cases logged Friday.
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Explosion levels empty dormitory north of Parry Sound; no injuries
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Ontario releases new detailed list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2
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Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend, dead at 82
Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was 82.
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Starting Monday, some seniors in York Region and Hamilton will be able to start booking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Alberta Health Services brags about making list of world's best hospitals; it did not
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