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Roberta Place outbreak 'something I will never forget,' says health official

Roberta Place outbreak 'something I will never forget,' says health official

'The early days involved addressing the rapidly evolving care needs of the residents who required more acute services, as well as end-of-life care,' says Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital CEO
WATCH: Feds extending CRB, sickness benefit

WATCH: Feds extending CRB, sickness benefit

Federal government also extending to 50 weeks the entitlement for Canadians for Employment Insurance benefits
Ontario reports 1,150 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,150 new COVID cases Friday

The province has also reported 47 deaths, 68 new hospitalizations and 1,255 recoveries in today's update
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift, expert says

While he said there's yet to be a defining contribution of COVID-19 global research that Canada may call only its own, Dr. Srinivas Murthy acknowledges the contributions of experts across the country
Will Carrot Fest go virtual this year?

Will Carrot Fest go virtual this year?

In Tuesday night's council meeting, staff shared what this spring and summer's community events could look like
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Whatever you are, be a good one.
BEYOND LOCAL: Birds sniff out potential mates who are genetically different

BEYOND LOCAL: Birds sniff out potential mates who are genetically different

Scent plays an important role in how birds choose their mates
Ontario can still avoid going 'Hog Wild'

Ontario can still avoid going 'Hog Wild'

Since January last year the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received 81 reports of wild pig sightings
COVID-19 variant case confirmed on Barrie line GO Train

COVID-19 variant case confirmed on Barrie line GO Train

York Region Public Health has issued a public notice regarding the infectious passenger who travelled on Feb. 9 and 10 from Vaughan to Toronto, and return
Investigators working to determine cause of fatal Innisfil fire

Investigators working to determine cause of fatal Innisfil fire

The investigation continues as to what caused the fatal house fire in Innisfil yesterday