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BEYOND LOCAL: Stay home, call a friend, support local to help fight COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Stay home, call a friend, support local to help fight COVID-19

People are looking for ways to help, but being house-bound can make that difficult
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Newmarket man dies of COVID-19 acquired in Southlake outbreak

Newmarket man dies of COVID-19 acquired in Southlake outbreak

As of today, May 13, four patients and four health-care workers have been infected with the virus at the Newmarket hospital
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Double up when wearing cloth face masks, public health advises

Double up when wearing cloth face masks, public health advises

Two layers of masks made from cotton t-shirts are even more effective than medical masks for protection and breathability, according to University of Illinois researchers
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Skip the day trip, don't drive north, Simcoe officials say

Skip the day trip, don't drive north, Simcoe officials say

Travel could heighten the chances of both spreading and contracting COVID-19, officials from Simcoe County warn
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Shadows of SARS surface in current COVID crisis

Shadows of SARS surface in current COVID crisis

COVID-19's impact is 500 times greater; 'COVID-19 is vastly more impacting on us around the world than SARS ever was,' says doctor
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WATCH: Ontario allows education workers to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

WATCH: Ontario allows education workers to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

Province looks to education sector to fill staff shortages at long-term care homes, shelters
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Health unit reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death in Bradford

Health unit reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death in Bradford

A 12th resident at a Bradford nursing home has died
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What's Cooking: 3 yummy snack bar recipes you have to try at home

What's Cooking: 3 yummy snack bar recipes you have to try at home

Jess shows us how to make nutritious snacks that are so easy - the kids can help make them!
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THE FRONT LINE: Kevin Lacey, bus driver

THE FRONT LINE: Kevin Lacey, bus driver

Bradford resident and TTC bus driver, Kevin Lacey describes what it's like driving public transit buses during a worldwide pandemic
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LIVE: $1B regional relief fund to help tourism sector, seasonal businesses

LIVE: $1B regional relief fund to help tourism sector, seasonal businesses

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says regional relief and recovery fund is for businesses that didn't qualify for federal wage subsidy, business loans
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