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Ask an Expert series will focus on 'new ways of working'

Ask an Expert series will focus on 'new ways of working'

The August forum, hosted by the County of Simcoe, is part of a two-part mini-series on transitioning work models
Georgian Bay Forever studying microplastics in Collingwood's waterways

Georgian Bay Forever studying microplastics in Collingwood's waterways

Collingwood residents hooked up to town water can still sign up to have a filter installed on their washing machine as part of the project
COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

While this year's Summer Games are hard to follow due to time change, reporter Shawn Gibson recalls 1996 Atlanta Olympics where Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey put Canada firmly on the sporting map
Ontario reports 218 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 218 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 155 recoveries and two deaths
BEYOND LOCAL: The difference between sex and gender, and why both matter in health research

BEYOND LOCAL: The difference between sex and gender, and why both matter in health research

Both sex and gender analysis are crucial to health research to enable access to appropriate health information, diagnoses and care for gender-diverse populations
From Vegas to NYC, area teen rebuilds prized police collection post-tornado (12 photos)

From Vegas to NYC, area teen rebuilds prized police collection post-tornado (12 photos)

'I am so grateful and happy to receive such kind gifts from so many officers. I never expected anything like this,' says Adam Hunwicks
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
OPINION: Why the outdoors should be an integral part of every early learning and child-care program

OPINION: Why the outdoors should be an integral part of every early learning and child-care program

Beyond the many known benefits of outdoor education, COVID-19 has highlighted the outdoors as an environment which mitigates the risk of spreading airborne viruses
Orillia backs off from removing certain graffiti at skate park

Orillia backs off from removing certain graffiti at skate park

Graffiti highlighting Indigenous issues, history removed by city; skate park is 'legal venue for self-expression and street art in the form of graffiti'
Beaver Valley Outreach seeking new volunteers

Beaver Valley Outreach seeking new volunteers

Number of volunteers has dropped by 60 per cent from over 300 people since the pandemic hit