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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
Rugby star moving from the Collingwood pitch to the big city

Rugby star moving from the Collingwood pitch to the big city

People of Collingwood: Finn Ready, 2021 valedictorian for Collingwood Collegiate Institute
LETTER: County's new 'big, ugly bins' create storage issues

LETTER: County's new 'big, ugly bins' create storage issues

Midland resident says she barely fills her existing compost, garbage and recycling bins
Ontario reports 258 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 258 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 137 recoveries and 6 deaths
CANADA: Canadian Blood Services watching supply as COVID-19 rules eased

CANADA: Canadian Blood Services watching supply as COVID-19 rules eased

The need for blood products tailed off dramatically 16 months ago as the pandemic brought travel to a near standstill and all but the most critical surgeries were cancelled
Province investing $5.8M in free online training to help 100,000 workers gain skills

Province investing $5.8M in free online training to help 100,000 workers gain skills

'This vital investment will ensure everyone looking for work can quickly access the training they need to start in-demand jobs and get back on their feet,' says MPP
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

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BEYOND LOCAL: Would-be entrepreneurs need to evaluate work ethic, values before taking the plunge

BEYOND LOCAL: Would-be entrepreneurs need to evaluate work ethic, values before taking the plunge

Toronto-based entrepreneur coach Lisa Jeffs said she’s seen an influx of people who are reassessing their career amid the pandemic
CARP concerned after hearing 'horror stories' of seniors living below poverty line

CARP concerned after hearing 'horror stories' of seniors living below poverty line

With the poverty line at $19,501 or $1,625 a month, 'we know what the rents are in Barrie. A one-bedroom is $1,700 plus,' says CARP official
Dramatic video captures explosions at Superior Propane in Barrie

Dramatic video captures explosions at Superior Propane in Barrie

Emergency officials have cleared a one-kilometre area around Superior Propane at Bayview Drive and Lockhart Road