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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health for the unit says this highlights that there is now community transmission of COVID-19 in the area
Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drivers assured they will not lose licenses or test fees. Fail to keep appointment fees waived
Markham senior dies, marking York Region's first COVID-19 death

Markham senior dies, marking York Region's first COVID-19 death

Additionally, a COVID-19 outbreak at a Markham seniors’ home indicates local transmission occurring in region, medical officer of health advises
Ontario reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases, but few details on cases so far

Ontario reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases, but few details on cases so far

The province has provided a few details on seven of the cases, but the other 40 have no identifying information such as age, gender, and applicable health unit
COVID-19 in Niagara, Sunday morning update

COVID-19 in Niagara, Sunday morning update

This is the situation right now
Mayor of Thorold: This is how we are helping you if you are impacted by COVID-19

Mayor of Thorold: This is how we are helping you if you are impacted by COVID-19

Letter outlines relief measures, calls for locals to do their part in staying at home
LCHS director says now is a great time to adopt a cat

LCHS director says now is a great time to adopt a cat

Local animals in need keep coming, despite pandemic and isolation
The COVID-19 situation in Thorold, Friday: Empty streets, closed stores

The COVID-19 situation in Thorold, Friday: Empty streets, closed stores

Summary of one week in the new reality of social distancing
Local priest holds daily mass in front of 500 printed pictures of parishioners

Local priest holds daily mass in front of 500 printed pictures of parishioners

'A way to keep everyone close to Jesus,' says Rico Passero
Heavy rain, thunderstorms could cause power outages in Niagara this weekend

Heavy rain, thunderstorms could cause power outages in Niagara this weekend

Special weather statement in effect amidst widespread isolation