Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Health unit reports 35 new COVID cases in region today

There are no new cases in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach or Clearview today

Mar 4, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

WATCH: Ontario spending more money on mental health solutions in Northern Ontario

Extra funding to be targeted at First Nations in remote areas

Mar 4, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Penetanguishene superjail outbreak total climbs to 21

Union president says that while stress levels among staff remains high, he doesn't know of any positive staff cases

Mar 4, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

WATCH: Premiers, territorial leaders say it's 'essential' that Canada Health Transfer payments rise to meet mounting costs

Leaders call on the federal government to increase Canada Health Transfer by 13% a year

Mar 4, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Kudos for Collingwood drive-thru vaccine site staff

Letter writer who took her father for his first vaccine dose noted it was 'fast and easy' unlike horror stories from other regions

Mar 4, 2021 11:27 AM Read more >

Ontario reports 994 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes 1,072 recoveries, 10 deaths, and 47 new hospitalizations

Mar 4, 2021 10:39 AM Read more >

Collingwood gets piece of $500M pie served by province today

In the latest round of municipal funding for COVID relief, Collingwood comes away with nearly $500K

Mar 4, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

COVID colour zone decisions shouldn't be political, says TBM mayor

' I would leave any and all of these decisions to the health professionals,' said Blue Mountains Mayor Alar Soever

Mar 4, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Daily rapid testing serves as early warning of potential COVID infection at Sunset Manor

Two staff had positive rapid test results, prompting the home to isolate some residents, though no COVID cases have been confirmed

Mar 3, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 case reported at Collingwood elementary school

A classroom at St. Mary's school has been closed because of the confirmed case

Mar 3, 2021 3:55 PM Read more >