Tag: pandemic
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Man who confronted maskless teens in store gets conditional discharge
A Saugeen Shores man pleaded guilty to mischief and uttering a threat to cause bodily harm from when he confronted two maskless teens in a store more than a year ago when pandemic restrictions required masks. Pier Donnini, 57, entered his pleas Monday on what was to be the first day of a three-day trial […]
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With the pandemic waning, life should return to normal for most: Arra
Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health said the waning impact of COVID-19 locally means most people may resume their normal lives. “We are in the tail end of the pandemic. There is going to be transmission of COVID, it’s going to be with us,” Dr. Ian Arra said Friday in an interview to check in on […]
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Change ‘can be a good thing’ Southgate’s new mayor says
Brian Milne will move up to the mayor’s chair in Southgate Township in the coming council term with determination to manage the community’s “supercharged” growth. Milne, currently deputy-mayor, said the pandemic was the supercharger that accelerated new home construction in Dundalk, which has strained local abilities to keep up. “Everybody’s scared of change and that’s […]
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‘It’s great to be back,’ woman at Owen Sound Ribfest said Saturday
Hot and dusty weather greeted all who came out to eat barbecue at Owen Sound Ribfest Saturday afternoon behind the Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre. The blast of late summer weather paired well with the sweet-smelling smoky ribs, chicken and sausage which four team grills were cooking, and lines were long at times. The grill teams […]
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Pandemic challenged mental health but may have eased stigma
Desiree van Dijk was among dozens of cyclists who raised more than $40,000 for community-funded mental health programs Sunday. The 9th annual Ride Don’t Hide event was the community’s biggest chance to support heavily used mental health programs which aren’t funded by the government. Van Dijk waited at a balloon archway at Kelso Beach Park […]
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Feds decommission COVID Alert App
You can finally delete the COVID Alert App from your smartphone.
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Baranyai: More ‘business comfort,’ less cringy language
I’ve never been one to follow fashion. For people who keep up with trends, however, the pandemic seemed sure to deliver at least one can’t-miss fashion prediction: business attire would get a lot more relaxed. Already last year, trend-watchers were heralding a transition from business casual to “business comfort.” Athleisure brands moved in on dressier […]
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LHSC’s virtual paediatric urgent care clinic here to stay
Since opening the virtual pediatric urgent care clinic in May 2020, physicians at Children’s Hospital have met with more than 5,600 patients by video.
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Fanshawe drops new ‘Quaran-2unes’ playlist
Fanshawe College released another quarantine inspired playlist on Tuesday featuring music from 31 current students and alumni.