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Plant a membership to the Barrie Garden Club in your stockings
Stumped on what to stuff into the stocking of your perennial favourite? Consider a membership to the Barrie Garden Club (BGC), a welcoming environment for those looking for inspiration, knowledge and networking with like-minded people. Prior gardening knowledge is not a requirement; merely enthusiasm and curiosity for best gardening practices. This is a gift that keeps on giving.
Health unit reports increase in Hepatitis A virus cases in Muskoka
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has identified an increase in individuals with Hepatitis A virus in the region from north of Gravenhurst to Huntsville, and is currently investigating to identify any potential common exposures or risk factors/behaviours. “There are currently 12 cases of Hepatitis A that have been reported since October 2019,” said Dr. Colin Lee, Associate Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
Muskoka area health unit warns of bootleg fentanyl in street drugs, fake prescriptions
MUSKOKA — Bootleg fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous opioid, is being mixed into many illegally sold street drugs including in counterfeit prescription pills in Muskoka and other regions of the province, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports. Health unit officials stated that many people overdosing on fentanyl are unaware that there is fentanyl in their drugs. Orillia and Barrie are also currently experiencing an increase in drug overdoses, the health unit reports.
Health unit urges province to keep Simcoe Muskoka together
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The board of health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is asking the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Christine Elliott, to keep the full territory of the health unit, Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, whole when it joins with York Region to form a new public health entity April 1, 2020. The recommendation passed at the board of health meeting May 15.
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