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Province reporting 1,300 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 today

Province reporting 1,300 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 today

.According to Public Health Ontario, there were 19 more deaths related to the coronavirus during the past 24 hours
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Children’s books in celebration of Black History Month

Children’s books in celebration of Black History Month

Check out this week's top picks from the BWG Library
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You can help break the record for largest virtual cooking class on Family Day

You can help break the record for largest virtual cooking class on Family Day

John Catucci of the Food Network’s Big Food Bucket List will host the free event, and Chef Julian Pancer of The Chef Upstairs will lead you through the class as you make gnocchi pomodoro
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COVID-19: Why Canada doesn't know how many cases are linked to travel

COVID-19: Why Canada doesn't know how many cases are linked to travel

Arguments against the adoption of stronger travel-related measures in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic often point to data suggesting relatively few cases are linked to travellers.
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Ghost town: The rise and fall of Ballycroy in southern Simcoe County

Ghost town: The rise and fall of Ballycroy in southern Simcoe County

Located in southern Simcoe County, Ballycroy was a town where quick fists and liquid courage provided nightly entertainment
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Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Each day provides its own gifts.
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COVID-19: How online markets are helping stores survive shutdowns and closures

COVID-19: How online markets are helping stores survive shutdowns and closures

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in border closures and an increased desire to localize production and use supply chains that are close to home
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Power outage affecting nearly 500 homes and businesses locally

Power outage affecting nearly 500 homes and businesses locally

Crews are working on restoring power to the area
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Get ready to slip and slide the rest of the winter away

Get ready to slip and slide the rest of the winter away

Area ski operators preparing hills for Tuesday's reopening
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Roberta Place couple scored high on love, low on the golf course

Roberta Place couple scored high on love, low on the golf course

Beverley Moffatt resided at Roberta Place and husband Sonny Van Tassell would come to help care for her, but both contracted the virus and died within about 24 hours of each other; 'They were very sweet together'
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