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Border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic

The victim, a 77-year-old Barrie man, was being treated at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre for pre-existing medical conditions

Dr. Isra Levy says donations dropped about 20 per cent late last week because of concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and he's worried about making up the difference

Aim to slow spread of COVID-19

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams says they are recommending bars and restaurants limit themselves to take-out and delivery.

Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu urged the public on Monday to cancel gatherings of more than 50 people, which added pressure on businesses to make broader moves to lock their doors to the public

Legislation being drafted would remove employers ability to require sick notes for people in self-isolation or quarantine

But even as border officials are updating signs and pamphlets in order to ensure everyone coming in goes into self-isolation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday the question of whether to close the border overall remains up for discussion

All new jury trials have been temporarily put on hold, and lawyers, witnesses and those accused of crimes have been told to stay home if they have been advised by medical authorities to do so