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Highway 400 in Barrie will close for periods overnight for overpass project

Highway 400 in Barrie will close for periods overnight for overpass project

Contractor will put girders in place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting
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Do your part to reduce waste on first Day of Action on Litter in Ontario

Do your part to reduce waste on first Day of Action on Litter in Ontario

When the time is right, the province will work with communities and partners to organize litter clean-up days across the province, environment minister says
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Provincial state of emergency officially extended until June 2

Provincial state of emergency officially extended until June 2

Province says new legislation will allow for more virtual or remote transactions during COVID-19
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'It’s been kind of bizarre': Newmarket music store hit 3 times by robbers

'It’s been kind of bizarre': Newmarket music store hit 3 times by robbers

'It’s extremely unfortunate that we’ve had to endure this while we’re also dealing with closed doors,' Arts Music store says
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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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LIVE: Ontario to announce next reopening stage Thursday

LIVE: Ontario to announce next reopening stage Thursday

Premier Doug Ford says next stage to include opening of low-risk, seasonal workplaces
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VILLAGE VIDEO: Got some time on your hands? Learn to draw this picture

VILLAGE VIDEO: Got some time on your hands? Learn to draw this picture

Get messy and have fun
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Local conservation areas yet to follow provincial parks in reopening

Local conservation areas yet to follow provincial parks in reopening

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Areas have not set a date for reopening; 520 provincial parks and conservation reserves opened May 11, and the remaining 115 will open Friday for limited activities
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COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

361 new cases in Ontario, 56 more deaths, 1,025 hospitalized
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LIVE: PM announces $2.5B in aid for seniors

LIVE: PM announces $2.5B in aid for seniors

Recipients of Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement to see one-time increase under new federal measures
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