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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

BREAKING: First Ontario COVID-19 death reported in Barrie

BREAKING: First Ontario COVID-19 death reported in Barrie

The death of a 77-year-old man marks Ontario's first COVID-19 fatality
Timmins Police restrict access, doing COVID-19 screening for non-emergent calls

Timmins Police restrict access, doing COVID-19 screening for non-emergent calls

Chief says emergency service functions remain available
Company offering free rides for next two weeks

Company offering free rides for next two weeks

CEO says they want to give back to the community
Science Timmins reaches out on social media during crisis

Science Timmins reaches out on social media during crisis

March break camps closed, but students can win prize in daily challenge on Facebook
All Algoma U staff at Northern College to work from home

All Algoma U staff at Northern College to work from home

People who must use labs and other buildings are encouraged to maintain a distance of two metres or sic feet from other people
Timmins humane society limiting public access

Timmins humane society limiting public access

Soon-to-be pet parents can visit by appointment
Golden Manor suspends non-essential services, visits

Golden Manor suspends non-essential services, visits

Exceptions will be made for those visiting resident who are very ill or who require end-of-life care
Hospital increases restrictions

Hospital increases restrictions

Visitor hours, number of visitors restricted. Hospital ramping down elective surgeries
Timmins library branches closing

Timmins library branches closing

They hope to re-open the branches to the public April 6, programming is suspended until April 14
South Porcupine Food Bank open, with a few changes (updated)

South Porcupine Food Bank open, with a few changes (updated)

People who are sick asked to stay away or wear a face mask