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If the shoe fits: council challenged to measure their carbon footprint

If the shoe fits: council challenged to measure their carbon footprint

A new initiative from the Collingwood Climate Action Team encourages Collingwood residents to team up, calculate their carbon footprint, and take action to reduce it
Eight new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

Eight new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

There's one new case in Wasaga Beach and yesterday's Collingwood case was removed from the list
Additional attractions set to open at Blue this weekend, but you can't just walk in

Additional attractions set to open at Blue this weekend, but you can't just walk in

This season, due to COVID-19 safety protocols there will be no walk-up tickets available, all passes must be purchased online in advance
WATCH: Ontario accelerating 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses in hotspot areas

WATCH: Ontario accelerating 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses in hotspot areas

Beginning June 14, faster second doses for mRNA vaccine recipients available in Halton, Peel, Porcupine, Toronto, Waterloo, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and York
GALLERY: Memorials for residential school victims and survivors grow in TBM

GALLERY: Memorials for residential school victims and survivors grow in TBM

The Town of The Blue Mountains has set up a memorial west of town hall in Thornbury near the Riverwalk platform, which will be in place until June 22
Grey Bruce sending team to Peel Region to set up Hockey Hub vaccine clinic

Grey Bruce sending team to Peel Region to set up Hockey Hub vaccine clinic

When fully operational, the Brampton clinic could administer 6,000 - 8,000 doses a day, says the Grey Bruce Health Unit
Ontario reports 590 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 590 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update also includes 939 recoveries, 45 new hospitalizations, and 11 deaths
LETTER: Ticket for back road parking irks hiker

LETTER: Ticket for back road parking irks hiker

Letter writer calls parking fines 'absurd money-making scheme,' suggesting the ticket for parking on a gravel road near a trail 'chastises' outdoor enthusiasts
CANADA: Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

CANADA: Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

Young workers are generally the first to be laid off when times get tough, but often not the first to be rehired as they compete for fewer opportunities with more experienced workers, economist says
Rainbow crosswalk pops up overnight

Rainbow crosswalk pops up overnight

You can walk the rainbow at the intersection of Ste. Marie and Simcoe Streets