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'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
12 new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

12 new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

There are currently 64 active cases in the region
Three from Grey, Simcoe Counties face drug charges in Kitchener

Three from Grey, Simcoe Counties face drug charges in Kitchener

Cash and approximately half a pound of suspected crystal methamphetamine were seized during an August 7 investigation
Adopt Me: Bonita definitely lives up to her name (adopted)

Adopt Me: Bonita definitely lives up to her name (adopted)

She is looking for a quiet home with no other cats, and children 10+
Ontario now providing vaccination status for new COVID cases

Ontario now providing vaccination status for new COVID cases

In a change announced today, the province's daily updates will be indicating whether people are fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated or unvaccinated
One new case of COVID-19 in the Blue Mountains today

One new case of COVID-19 in the Blue Mountains today

There are currently nine active cases in the the Town of The Blue Mountains
Ontario reports 321 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 321 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update also notes 200 recoveries and two deaths