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COVID vaccine clinics for people 80 and over start Friday in Timmins, Smooth Rock Falls

COVID vaccine clinics for people 80 and over start Friday in Timmins, Smooth Rock Falls

Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted, according to the health unit
2020 'big learning curve' for Timmins Public Library

2020 'big learning curve' for Timmins Public Library

The number of digital checkouts increased in 2020, while the number of active library users went down
New COVID case reported in Hearst area

New COVID case reported in Hearst area

There are five known active cases in the region
Vaccination clinics for priority groups could start this weekend: health unit

Vaccination clinics for priority groups could start this weekend: health unit

Over 3,900 doses of the vaccine have been given in the region, according to the medical officer of health
Music festival shifts to virtual format

Music festival shifts to virtual format

The celebration of local music has been happening for 81 years
WATCH: Trudeau announces March 11 as a national day of observance for Canadian lives lost to COVID-19

WATCH: Trudeau announces March 11 as a national day of observance for Canadian lives lost to COVID-19

'Our top priority is to get you your shot as soon as possible'
Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Tuesday

The province has also reported six deaths, 972 recoveries, and 44 new hospitalizations in today's update
Health unit reports COVID-19 death in Kapuskasing

Health unit reports COVID-19 death in Kapuskasing

It's been determined a death from earlier this year previously linked to the virus was not associated with COVID-19
People at Sudbury's Urban Air Adventure Park potentially at high risk to COVID-19 exposure

People at Sudbury's Urban Air Adventure Park potentially at high risk to COVID-19 exposure

Anyone who visited Urban Air on Feb. 27 is being advised to get tested immediately
COVID-19: Here's the stituation in Timmins and area today

COVID-19: Here's the stituation in Timmins and area today

There are seven known active cases