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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Ontario confirms 313 COVID cases today, highest since early June

Ontario confirms 313 COVID cases today, highest since early June

Daily case reports have been below 300 for three months, and last month were often below 100 new cases per day
Virtual event to focus on children and grief: Hospice Simcoe

Virtual event to focus on children and grief: Hospice Simcoe

Hospice Simcoe's Dying Matters event takes place virtually on Sept. 22
Mayor inspired by community spirit during pandemic

Mayor inspired by community spirit during pandemic

'I think, generally, we saw how caring Collingwood is,' said Mayor Brian Saunderson, reflecting on the last six months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Province reports 204 new COVID-19 cases today

Province reports 204 new COVID-19 cases today

Today's report shows the lowest number of new cases since Thursday, when 170 were reported
New job in a new world: Collingwood's CAO became leader in 'unusual' time

New job in a new world: Collingwood's CAO became leader in 'unusual' time

COVID-19 pandemic has made CAO and her team of staff challenge many presumptions of what they thought were rules as they've adapted to a different pace and space
Province reports 232 new COVID-19 cases today

Province reports 232 new COVID-19 cases today

One new death is being reported today in Ontario, bringing the total to 2,814 since the pandemic began
Beaver Valley Outreach forced to put limit on donations

Beaver Valley Outreach forced to put limit on donations

Organization asks people who want to donate merchandise to call ahead, make appointments
Virtual Collingwood Shipyards Social hits local airwaves tomorrow

Virtual Collingwood Shipyards Social hits local airwaves tomorrow

Saturday would have marked 34th anniversary of closure of Collingwood Shipyards; Self-guided tours can be booked at Collingwood Museum
Six new COVID cases reported in region today, all in Barrie

Six new COVID cases reported in region today, all in Barrie

Confirmed cases in Simcoe-Muskoka have more than doubled this week over last
Pandemic a reminder of 'crucial' work of public health: Gardner

Pandemic a reminder of 'crucial' work of public health: Gardner

'The task of responding to the pandemic is still overwhelming, it is still greatly dominating what we do,' said official, reflecting on six months of life amid pandemic