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Every Child Matters tributes pour in across the region

Every Child Matters tributes pour in across the region

'Our hearts go out to the community and all survivors of the Residential School System and their families at this time,' says CEO of library
One new COVID-19 case reported in the Blue Mountains today

One new COVID-19 case reported in the Blue Mountains today

The last COVID-19 case reported in the Blue Mountains was on May 17; 64% of eligible people in Grey Bruce have received first dose of vaccine
Hugs are back! Ontario loosening restrictions at long-term care homes

Hugs are back! Ontario loosening restrictions at long-term care homes

Starting June 9, fully vaccinated long-term care residents can also go out for social and overnight trips
No local residents among 32 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

No local residents among 32 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Most of today's new cases are in southern Simcoe County, including New Tecumseth (6), Bradford (6), and Innisfil (5)
Parents, board officials 'shocked' by Ford's call for outdoor graduations

Parents, board officials 'shocked' by Ford's call for outdoor graduations

'Yesterday’s announcement set up expectations that school boards probably can’t meet ... which I think is very unfair and unfortunate,' says school board chair
Local garden club hopes annual plant sale blossoms virtually

Local garden club hopes annual plant sale blossoms virtually

'The plant sale is our major fundraising opportunity to support all of our initiatives in the community, as well as the upkeep of the Arboretum,' says volunteer
Ontario reports 870 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 870 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's report from Public Health Ontario also includes 1,563 recoveries and 10 COVID-19-related deaths
Association unveils plans to widen parts of Georgian Trail

Association unveils plans to widen parts of Georgian Trail

'I remain unconvinced that going from five to 12 feet ... will not mean dramatic changes, including clearing trees, moving ditches, etc.,' says concerned resident
BEYOND LOCAL: Parents, for your 'quaranteenager's' sexual health, talk to them about taking risks

BEYOND LOCAL: Parents, for your 'quaranteenager's' sexual health, talk to them about taking risks

For teens, the pandemic has spotlit the risk of not being able to take risks associated with establishing new intimate relationships outside of the family
Ontarians who got the AstraZeneca shot can book Moderna or Pfizer for second dose starting tomorrow

Ontarians who got the AstraZeneca shot can book Moderna or Pfizer for second dose starting tomorrow

Those who wish to get the AstraZeneca shot are still able to do so