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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Put people ahead of credit card companies demands Angus

Put people ahead of credit card companies demands Angus

'Credit cards have become an essential service as Canadians are being asked not to use cash to avoid the risk of infection'
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Another local company jumping into the PPE business

Another local company jumping into the PPE business

'We are a family business, we are honest business people and we want to help our community'
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COVID-19 puts North Bay's film industry on hold

COVID-19 puts North Bay's film industry on hold

"Right now we wait. Keeping our space. Paying attention. Staying diligent. And because we did, eventually someone will call "Cut" and we can get back to work."
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Seniors getting preferred shopping at pot store

Seniors getting preferred shopping at pot store

Starting tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, local seniors will get the first crack at supplies at Tokyo Smoke in the Nipissing Plaza. The first hour of shopping (10a.m.-11a.m.) is for seniors only.
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Thank goodness for farmers!

Thank goodness for farmers!

'Maybe farmers, perhaps, mean a little bit more'
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North Bay Canada Post building shut down due to COVID-19 scare (UPDATED)

North Bay Canada Post building shut down due to COVID-19 scare (UPDATED)

Canada Post says the shutdown is due to "precautionary measures regarding COVID-19"
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Hands moves majority of its services to online and telephone support but stays open

Hands moves majority of its services to online and telephone support but stays open

Several of Hands’ program areas were already providing client services remotely
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PPE and financial donations coming in to Hospital Foundation

PPE and financial donations coming in to Hospital Foundation

'Everyone is responding to the call for PPE and the general public is responding generously as well with their financial support'
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Health Unit says first local COVID-19 patient has done all the right things

Health Unit says first local COVID-19 patient has done all the right things

'This individual should be highly commended for the actions she took to protect others'
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Confirmed case of coronavirus in this district

Confirmed case of coronavirus in this district

There are now 837 confirmed cases in Ontario
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