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ONTARIO: Closure of youth detention centres leaves some young people in limbo

ONTARIO: Closure of youth detention centres leaves some young people in limbo

The Ministry must reallocate funds further embracing decarceration and developing the readiness based framework that would help transform the lives of youth leaving state guardianship, researchers say
Women Who Care step up to support Habitat's Stayner build

Women Who Care step up to support Habitat's Stayner build

A cheque for over $18,000 was presented which represents individual $100 donations to the charity from each group member
County's curbside textiles collection program returning

County's curbside textiles collection program returning

Two-week program runs June 7-18; Bags must be sealed and weigh less than 20 kgs, and items must be clean, dry and odour-free
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

You do not find the happy life. You make it.
COVID-19: Survey shows some bosses are using the pandemic as an excuse to push workers

COVID-19: Survey shows some bosses are using the pandemic as an excuse to push workers

Study shows that COVID has changed workplace dynamics, mostly to the detriment of workers
New online calendar aims to connect seniors with activities

New online calendar aims to connect seniors with activities

'This calendar allows us to share the many different programs and activities that seniors can participate in, in their local community,' says official
Community green spaces will pave way for downtown enjoyment: official

Community green spaces will pave way for downtown enjoyment: official

'Residents and visitors can expect additional seating areas and tables that will ensure physical distancing protocols can be maintained,' says official
Your donation could help BVO capture $20,000 prize

Your donation could help BVO capture $20,000 prize

Beaver Valley Outreach will receive one entry towards the prize for each dollar donated to the local organization
Two Collingwood residents among 88 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Two Collingwood residents among 88 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There is one new case in Wasaga Beach; More than 50% of Simcoe-Muskoka residents have received first dose of vaccine, officials report
Study recommends 'hub' not shelter to tackle homelessness

Study recommends 'hub' not shelter to tackle homelessness

'Building a shelter without concurrently building affordable housing is akin to putting an entrance door onto a building without an exit door,' states the consultant report from the homeless shelter feasibility study