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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Meaford Hall reopening theatre for Thursday Flicks

Meaford Hall reopening theatre for Thursday Flicks

Movie screenings start Sept. 17
COVID's 'unprecedented' control measures hurting people's mental, physical health: report

COVID's 'unprecedented' control measures hurting people's mental, physical health: report

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit calls for immediate action to mitigate effects of COVID-19 measures, as well as more study on the issue
New school rules a balance between protection and learning: CCI principal

New school rules a balance between protection and learning: CCI principal

New regulations will mean no more lunch-hour trips to Subway and Tim Hortons for CCI students
Two new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

Two new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

The health unit has confirmed 10 new recoveries since yesterday
Province confirms 148 new COVID cases today

Province confirms 148 new COVID cases today

Nearly half of today's new cases were reported by a single health unit
Province accelerates operations at DriveTest centres

Province accelerates operations at DriveTest centres

'Barrie has nothing available, no dates past January,' says Barb Webster from Young Drivers of Canada
Three new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Three new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

A resident at a Bracebridge long-term care facility has tested positive for the coronavirus
Plan coming soon to reopen Collingwood YMCA fitness centre

Plan coming soon to reopen Collingwood YMCA fitness centre

The childcare programs have been operating most of the summer, and before and after school programs resume next week
Ontario confirms 132 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario confirms 132 new cases of COVID-19 today

The province reported no new deaths today, and for the second day in a row
Conservation Authority expects $100K deficit from COVID-related losses

Conservation Authority expects $100K deficit from COVID-related losses

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority suffered revenue losses due to COVID closures, and did not receive funding from federal relief programs