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COVID-19 Assessment Centre up and running in Elliot Lake

COVID-19 Assessment Centre up and running in Elliot Lake

Centre open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts

Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts

Two men, one in his 20s, the other in his 30s, had close contact with confirmed cases elsewhere in Ontario: Sutcliffe
Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic

Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic

Province says our health system is already under immense pressure without an influx of people in withdrawal needing medical care
Property tax interest deferral part of city's COVID-19 plan

Property tax interest deferral part of city's COVID-19 plan

Water and sewer accounts also included in deferral plan
Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Most pets have become accustomed to years of being home all day alone
Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

An Oshawa woman and a Hamilton woman died after being confirmed positive for COVID-19
Blind River sets up food delivery program

Blind River sets up food delivery program

The Town of Blind River is its support... our workers have been reassigned tasks that ensure our most vulnerable are cared for, says Mayor
Blind River playgrounds closed

Blind River playgrounds closed

The town’s public parks and walking trails remain open, but the town is urging residents to maintain social distancing and avoid gathering in groups
Fraudsters exploiting COVID-19 to facilitate cybercrime: OPP

Fraudsters exploiting COVID-19 to facilitate cybercrime: OPP

Police warn that scams aim to profit from consumer's fears, uncertainties, misinformation
Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

The retailer says all of its stores with street access will remain open in Ontario and Quebec