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South Bruce Peninsula cautions against short term rentals right now

South Bruce peninsula is reminding people not to travel between health Unit areas during Ontario's state of emergency and stay-at-home Order.

The municipality also stresses that short term rentals are banned except for those who have no other available housing. And the municipality says the Provincial fines for violating the order are steep.

Town recreation programs are cancelled until further notice.

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