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WATCH: Province plans to spend over $500K to assist military veterans return to civilian life

WATCH: Province plans to spend over $500K to assist military veterans return to civilian life

The province says the Pathways to Post-Military Employment program will support the return of 180 military veterans and reservists to civilian life
Local hospital ready for potential second wave

Local hospital ready for potential second wave

'If there is a risk in the community relating to an outbreak then those tests tend to be done more quickly and typically we can get those within 24 hours so we can do really robust contact tracing'
Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

Victory comes after more than three days of uncertainty
Powassan Legion to hold low-key Remembrance Day ceremony

Powassan Legion to hold low-key Remembrance Day ceremony

Branch 453 president says there won't be a parade either by legion members or the Canadian Armed Forces
OFSAA cancels more high school events

OFSAA cancels more high school events

'We are disheartened to announce that the following OFSAA events are cancelled for 2021 including hockey, snowboarding, skiing, curling, girls volleyball, boys basketball, swimming, and wrestling'
WATCH: Feds extend Innovation Assistance Program until December

WATCH: Feds extend Innovation Assistance Program until December

Government says the funding will help protect Canadian jobs and support businesses dealing with economic impacts of COVID‑19
WATCH: Ontario government unveils pandemic-era budget

WATCH: Ontario government unveils pandemic-era budget

The province has said the budget will lay out the details of the next stage of its COVID-19 response
East Parry Sound Community Support Services depends on volunteers: 'Not even a pandemic can stop them'

East Parry Sound Community Support Services depends on volunteers: 'Not even a pandemic can stop them'

East Parry Sound Community Support Services offers a range of services to residents living within its boundaries, including getting them to medical appointments and delivering them food through the Meals on Wheels program
Local Health Unit responds to Dr. Tam's three-layer mask recommendation

Local Health Unit responds to Dr. Tam's three-layer mask recommendation

'Requiring the public to wear a three-layer face covering however may pose issues with access and affordability for individuals'
WATCH: Province announces investment to expand broadband, cellular access in underserved communities

WATCH: Province announces investment to expand broadband, cellular access in underserved communities

Government says it is making a historic investment of nearly $1 billion over six years