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TBM gives out $35K from donations raised for grant program

TBM gives out $35K from donations raised for grant program

The money was shared between 20 community organizations that applied to the town's grants and donations program
WATCH: Ontario’s education minister announces new Grade 9 math curriculum

WATCH: Ontario’s education minister announces new Grade 9 math curriculum

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
Feds to lift 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers

Feds to lift 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers

It will apply to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have had a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine
Ontario reports 411 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 411 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's update also includes 932 recoveries, 62 new hospitalizations, and 33 deaths
Treasurer pushes for stronger collections options as water arrears increase

Treasurer pushes for stronger collections options as water arrears increase

Overdue water and wastewater bills now total $230,000 and the town's treasurer is asking council's permission to resume disconnection of service as a last resort
COVID-19: Pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots as big cities suffer

COVID-19: Pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots as big cities suffer

With the next travel season upon us, governments can use various strategies tailored to the geographical trends of COVID-19 tourism
Live music line-up planned for Country Cares drive-in event next month

Live music line-up planned for Country Cares drive-in event next month

The July event will be a drive-in show at the Blue Mountain Inn parking lot
PROFILE: Area nurse comes out of retirement to vaccinate locals

PROFILE: Area nurse comes out of retirement to vaccinate locals

'I had one girl literally dance up to the chair she was so excited. I had another lady start crying as I gave her the needle because she was so happy,' says Orillia nurse
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
COVID-19: Postpartum mental health visits increased by 30 per cent during pandemic, study says

COVID-19: Postpartum mental health visits increased by 30 per cent during pandemic, study says

Study found people living in northern public health units had relatively low increases after July 2020, which they say could likely be explained by fewer public health restrictions in those areas during the summer