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Early Step 3 comes with risks, says Gardner

Early Step 3 comes with risks, says Gardner

The Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health said close monitoring will be important
South Simcoe Police hosting virtual Senior Safety Forums

South Simcoe Police hosting virtual Senior Safety Forums

Event will focus on personal safety tips for seniors including being at home, shopping and going out for a walk
OPP's safe driver campaign will target commercial vehicles

OPP's safe driver campaign will target commercial vehicles

There have already been 32 fatal crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in 2021 - nine more than the previous year, say OPP
Latest real estate numbers show decline in sales, rise in prices

Latest real estate numbers show decline in sales, rise in prices

The Barrie & District Association of Realtors says the decline is due to a delayed spring market experience last year
Ontario moving to Step 3 on July 16

Ontario moving to Step 3 on July 16

It allows for indoor dining, expands indoor activities where face coverings can't always be worn
Area mom says COVID-19 scare, quarantine were 'terrifying'

Area mom says COVID-19 scare, quarantine were 'terrifying'

'I tried to play it cool for my two kids, but I kind of lost my marbles a little bit, I was really scared,' says Orillia mother who was forced into quarantine after OSMH stay
Ontario reports 183 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 183 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update includes 233 recoveries, nine new hospitalizations, and nine deaths
OPINION: To create a better work environment after COVID-19, we must truly hear employees

OPINION: To create a better work environment after COVID-19, we must truly hear employees

While media coverage has been crucial in fuelling public discussions about the workplace, researchers say there’s a disconnect between the way media covered work issues during the pandemic and the stories workers felt were important for the public to understand
LETTER: Being a 'dumb bunny' has a whole new meaning this year

LETTER: Being a 'dumb bunny' has a whole new meaning this year

Reader shares how they’ve been outwitted by one ‘dumb bunny’ this year
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