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County to investigate ways to quell LDD moth spread

County to investigate ways to quell LDD moth spread

“We are all in different municipalities and receive complaints and comments about this problem," says Springwater Mayor about the LDD moth caterpillar infestation
COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

COVID-19: How effective are the vaccines? Here’s what the stats mean, and what they don’t

Vaccine efficacy statistics are often based on the results of randomized controlled trials
Local employers asked to share workforce woes

Local employers asked to share workforce woes

The Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus wants to identify the opportunities and barriers to workforce development
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Good morning, Collingwood!

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Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Additionally, scattered thunderstorms are moving through the area, producing heavy downpours which may give locally 20 to 40 mm of rain in an hour, Environment Canada says
CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

CANADA: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19

Not only did youth mental health difficulties increase during COVID-19, but they became more prevalent as the pandemic persisted
'Unusual ask in an unusual time'; Health unit gets city, county approval for COVID line of credit

'Unusual ask in an unusual time'; Health unit gets city, county approval for COVID line of credit

'The last thing you do when you’re pouring water on a fire is count the cost of the water coming out the end of the pipe,' said Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman
Dream of new hospital on Poplar Sideroad still alive, says MPP Wilson

Dream of new hospital on Poplar Sideroad still alive, says MPP Wilson

Though the minister of health referred to expanding the Collingwood hospital on the existing site, Simcoe-Grey's MPP says there's still time to convince the province to support a new build
UPDATED: Province announces $15M for Collingwood hospital redevelopment

UPDATED: Province announces $15M for Collingwood hospital redevelopment

Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott announced the hospital will be expanded on its current site
Thunderstorms possible today as humidex climbs to near 40 this week

Thunderstorms possible today as humidex climbs to near 40 this week

Severe thunderstorms could roll through this afternoon