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BEYOND LOCAL: The coronavirus exposes the perils of profit in seniors' housing, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: The coronavirus exposes the perils of profit in seniors' housing, expert says

Researchers have found that for-profit facilities have lower staffing levels, lower quality of care and poorer resident outcomes, in both the U.S. and Canada
Barrie man dinged with $1,000 fine under Quarantine Act

Barrie man dinged with $1,000 fine under Quarantine Act

Man accused of having guests over to his house while under quarantine
South Simcoe Police Service awarded $295K grant to fight gang activity, human trafficking

South Simcoe Police Service awarded $295K grant to fight gang activity, human trafficking

The service has hired a crime analyst to gather and analyze data in relation to illegal gang activity
Plans underway to revamp Bradford GO Station

Plans underway to revamp Bradford GO Station

Political Affaris columnist Jonathan Scott chats with MPP Caroline Mulroney about the plans for the revamping of Bradford's GO Station
Ontario reporting incidents of mosquitoes positive with West Nile virus

Ontario reporting incidents of mosquitoes positive with West Nile virus

Expert urges residents to take steps to make their properties less mosquito-friendly
Two new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

Two new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

There have been 666 lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in Simcoe and Muskoka since the start of the pandemic
Authentic flavors of India hit the downtown core of Bradford (14 photos)

Authentic flavors of India hit the downtown core of Bradford (14 photos)

The new restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase, located in the downtown core
Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation continues to receive significant donations

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation continues to receive significant donations

The latest donation is $10,000 and comes from a local business
Ontario confirms 88 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 88 new COVID cases today

Over the last seven days the province's public health agency has reported fewer than 700 new cases
BWG Council meetings will continue online for time being

BWG Council meetings will continue online for time being

Council meetings will remain online for now