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Simcoe Muskoka reports 46 new COVID-19 cases, plus outbreak in LTC home

Public health reports 46 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe Muskoka since Friday, plus an outbreak at a Barrie long-term care home.

A health-care worker administers a COVID-19 swab test at a clinic in Orillia, Ont. (Mike Arsalides/CTV News)

Simcoe County rolling out new waste collection program with changes to pickup schedule

Simcoe County is ready to roll out its new waste collection program next month with new bins, a new service and a four-day schedule.

A new garbage and recycling bin program is rolling out in Simcoe County. (Rob Cooper/CTV News)

Vaccine QR code now available as province hints at lifting 'more public health measures'

Residents across Simcoe Muskoka can now download their enhanced COVID-19 vaccination certificates if they have had both doses.

An individual holds proof of vaccination in Barrie, Ont., on Wed., Sept. 22, 2021 (Siobhan Morris/CTV News)

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Toronto housing prices continue to climb

The real estate buying frenzy in the GTA has cooled down, but a drop in inventory is causing more headaches for buyers.

Kingston students face big fines for massive party

Up to 4,000 students attend an outdoor party in defiance of public health measures. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.

Windsor to welcome Afghanistan refugees

The wheels are in motion to have refugee families from Afghanistan settle into Windsor soon. CTV Windsor's Chris Campbell reports.

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BREAKING | Pfizer officially requests Health Canada approval for kids' COVID-19 shot

Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old.

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