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'The stress, suffering is real': Newmarket mayor calls COVID-19 emergency meeting for today

'The stress, suffering is real': Newmarket mayor calls COVID-19 emergency meeting for today

'Newmarket has proven itself time and time again to be an incredibly strong, resilient, caring, and compassionate community and there’s no doubt in my mind that we will come through this, we’ll come through it strong,' Mayor John Taylor says
COVID-19: Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments

COVID-19: Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments

The big six banks have said that they will allow customers to defer mortgage payments for up to six months, among other changes
BEYOND LOCAL: Why you needn't worry about pets spreading COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Why you needn't worry about pets spreading COVID-19

Experts say it is safe to assume that you are much more likely to be infected by your neighbour than your dog
OPP restricts access to detachments and other facilities

OPP restricts access to detachments and other facilities

Criminal record, vulnerable sector checks will only be conducted if deemed to be necessary, or for emergency circumstances
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WORLD: Communication key to retaining public trust amid coronavirus event cancellations, expert says

WORLD: Communication key to retaining public trust amid coronavirus event cancellations, expert says

Expert says festivals and events will be an important part of our recovery after the pandemic tapers off
COVID-19 'community transmission' may have occurred: Simcoe Muskoka medical officer

COVID-19 'community transmission' may have occurred: Simcoe Muskoka medical officer

'I don’t think we can call this a travel-related case, there wasn’t international travel involved,' Dr. Charles Gardner says of the coronavirus death of 77-year-old Barrie man
York Regional Police closing its facilities to the public

York Regional Police closing its facilities to the public

Officers responding to emergencies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic will be asking additional screening questions
Fitness centres join wave of COVID-19 closures

Fitness centres join wave of COVID-19 closures

Some personal trainers are taking their workouts online to help keep people moving throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
YRDSB cancels all board, advisory and committee meetings due to COVID-19

YRDSB cancels all board, advisory and committee meetings due to COVID-19

These cancellations include public budget consultations