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Invasive Group A strep cases are on the rise in Ontario

Between October 2022 and September 2023, the number of cases of invasive Group A Strep was almost double the cases reported on average over the same period from 2014-2019, Public Health Ontario reports.

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Council sees drop in municipal tax levy

Council voted in favour of a list of recommendations brought forward by staff, which dropped the figure to 5.48 after growth.

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Tenant upset by ongoing bed bug infestations

Landlords who fail to deal with a bed bug infestation can be required to do so by a public health inspector.

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Council begins budget deliberations

Sessions tonight as well on Feb. 1, Feb. 5 and Feb. 7 begin at 5:00 p.m. The budget is scheduled to be ratified on Feb. 12.

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Health officials remain vigilant as northern Ontario sees highest rates of invasive Group A strep in province

Health officials remain vigilant as northern Ontario sees highest rates of invasive Group A strep in province
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