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Photographer tries to capture lighter side of pandemic

Photographer tries to capture lighter side of pandemic

'I was just having fun, but the fact that others were able to take some joy from them makes me really happy,' says Laura Bainborough of new collection
Ontario SPCA offers free online learning for kids stuck at home

Ontario SPCA offers free online learning for kids stuck at home

AnimalSmart lesson plans, which meet Ontario curriculum requirements, are offered for Grades 1-3
COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

COVID-19 continues to spread in the province, with 151 more lab-confirmed cases reported today. Collingwood General and Marine Hospital reports its staff have completed 108 COVID-19 tests on site since March 16.
Collingwood neighbours surprised this police veteran with a show of heart

Collingwood neighbours surprised this police veteran with a show of heart

After the hardest week of her 30-year career in policing, a Collingwood resident came home to find the heart of her community on her front lawn
Ontario COVID-19 cases tip over 1,000 with today's reported lab tests

Ontario COVID-19 cases tip over 1,000 with today's reported lab tests

The province is reporting another 151 lab-confirmed cases today, which is the week's second-highest single day increase
Hospice takes annual hike, bike fundraiser online

Hospice takes annual hike, bike fundraiser online

In the spirit of physical distancing, the annual event will encourage people to hike and bike on their own time and send in photos of their activity
College helps produce more than 600 face shields in fight against COVID-19

College helps produce more than 600 face shields in fight against COVID-19

Georgian College says they intend to help companies coordinate with RVH as new needs arise
Napoleon workers put grills on hold to make medical equipment

Napoleon workers put grills on hold to make medical equipment

Napoleon workers to focus primarily on assembling and packaging face shields after joining forces with Barrie-based medical equipment facility
COVID-19 relief: Province to provide free child care for front-line workers

COVID-19 relief: Province to provide free child care for front-line workers

As of Friday, County of Simcoe had not yet submitted a plan to the province for how many child-care spaces are needed locally
Grey Highlands considers ways to help local businesses through pandemic

Grey Highlands considers ways to help local businesses through pandemic

The municipality of Grey Highlands economic development department is hoping to provide local businesses with the resources they require to keep them afloat during COVID-19.