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Coronavirus in Canada

Woman in her 20s tests positive for COVID-19 in Sudbury area

Public Health Sudbury and Districts reported a new positive case of COVID-19 on Aug. 8 saying the source of exposure is unknown.
Man, 43, drowns in Muskoka Lakes Township

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an emergency call on the morning of Aug.8 after a man had gone for a walk and not returned home.
Environment Canada issues heat warning for several areas across northeast

Beginning the afternoon of Aug. 9, a heat warning issued by Environment Canada will take effect in several communities across the northeast.
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Here is the breakdown of the northeastern Ontario COVID-19 situation

One new case of COVID-19 has been reported by Public Health Sudbury and Districts on Saturday. This brings the total number of positive cases in the northeast to 20 as of Sunday afternoon with 19 in the Sudbury district and one in the Timmins area.
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Races have begun at Sudbury Kart Club

Members of the Sudbury Kart Club were gearing up to hit the tracks after a late start to the race season due to COVID-19.
Three unprovoked assaults in same area in Timmins concern residents and police

There have been three random and unprovoked assaults in Timmins in the past two weeks. Police say it's unusual for the city, but there is a hot spot area and they will ramp up patrols there.