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Watch: Province announces expanded second dose rollout

Watch: Province announces expanded second dose rollout

As of Monday, June 21, at 8 a,m., those who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine on or before May 9, will be eligible to book their accelerated second dose appointment.
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Pfizer and Moderna ‘interchangeable,’ says Simcoe-Muskoka top doc

Pfizer and Moderna ‘interchangeable,’ says Simcoe-Muskoka top doc

With large shipments of Moderna slated to be delivered in Ontario in the coming weeks, Gardner says getting second dose key to reducing risk of spreading Delta variant
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Meaford woman accused of stunt driving on Highway 26

Meaford woman accused of stunt driving on Highway 26

Police say she was driving 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone
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Ontario reports 370 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 370 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update also includes 635 recoveries, 28 hospitalizations and seven deaths
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Curbside pickup for old electronics returns next week

Curbside pickup for old electronics returns next week

County’s electronics collection program returns with Collingwood pickup the week of June 21
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OPINION: For teenagers, the internet helps during lockdowns but it's no substitute for the outside world

OPINION: For teenagers, the internet helps during lockdowns but it's no substitute for the outside world

The internet has helped teenagers continue learning and connect with others
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First-ever Collingwood Pride takes innovative approach to festival lineup

First-ever Collingwood Pride takes innovative approach to festival lineup

Combination of virtual and socially distanced in-person events will mark the inaugural festival from July 15 to 18
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Have a great day!
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BEYOND LOCAL: Are smartwatches a bigger distraction to drivers than mobile phones?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are smartwatches a bigger distraction to drivers than mobile phones?

Wearable devices, like smartwatches, are becoming ubiquitous
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$14M in funding expected to relieve surgical backlogs at Barrie hospital, address pandemic challenges

$14M in funding expected to relieve surgical backlogs at Barrie hospital, address pandemic challenges

'Not only are we building new hospitals around the province, we are investing in state-of-the-art care like we have here at RVH,' says MPP
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