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Motorists reminded to prepare for safe winter driving

Motorists reminded to prepare for safe winter driving

As the arctic air settles in over the weekend and snow starts on Monday, CAA South Central Ontario is advising motorists to take proper precautions for extreme cold
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Brassard worried health agency's use of cellphone data infringes upon privacy rights

Brassard worried health agency's use of cellphone data infringes upon privacy rights

'There’s been a pattern of overreach on the part of governments,' says Brassard, who is also the ethics critic
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362 new COVID cases, one new hospitalization in health unit update Friday

362 new COVID cases, one new hospitalization in health unit update Friday

The region's hospitals are nearly at capacity for acute care beds occupied by patients with and without COVID
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Georgian College extends remote learning for most programs until early March

Georgian College extends remote learning for most programs until early March

'After careful thought and in the best interest of our students, we decided to stay the course with our current delivery plans until after Study Week,' says president
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Students with ASD invited to participate in virtual programs this winter

Students with ASD invited to participate in virtual programs this winter

Applications due by January 21
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Ontario looks to update COVID death reporting, distinguish 'for' and 'with' virus

Ontario looks to update COVID death reporting, distinguish 'for' and 'with' virus

'It may be that some of these deaths are incidentally correlated to COVID-19,' says chief medical officer of health
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'Rising to the call': Latest wave presents different challenges to Barrie hospital

'Rising to the call': Latest wave presents different challenges to Barrie hospital

As of Thursday morning, there were 156 active positive cases among Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre employees
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Newmarket, Georgina mayors question province's environmental commitment on Bradford Bypass

Newmarket, Georgina mayors question province's environmental commitment on Bradford Bypass

Mayors refute a provincial letter stating the project would not directly impact Lake Simcoe
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421 patients in Ontario ICUs because of COVID, testing captures 10,964 new cases

421 patients in Ontario ICUs because of COVID, testing captures 10,964 new cases

Approximately 2,000 people are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19
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South Simcoe Police looking for suspects in car dealership break in (4 photos)

South Simcoe Police looking for suspects in car dealership break in (4 photos)

Two male suspects entered the business on Dec. 21, at approximately 7:45 p.m. and were caught on surveillance cameras
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