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Vaccines starting to help turn the tide of COVID-19, says Gardner

Vaccines starting to help turn the tide of COVID-19, says Gardner

Dr. Gardner is 'tremendously encouraged' by vaccine results and uptake in Simcoe-Muskoka
WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

Province projects two-thirds of the province will have gotten their first jab by end of May
Ontario reports 2,320 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 2,320 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's update also includes 3,477 recoveries, 139 new hospitalizations, and 32 deaths
Grey Highlands contemplates parking limits for downtown cores

Grey Highlands contemplates parking limits for downtown cores

The municipality is discussing implementing a bylaw that would limit downtown on-street parking to two hours
BEYOND LOCAL: How COVID-19 could end our dependence on cars

BEYOND LOCAL: How COVID-19 could end our dependence on cars

A piecemeal approach to policy is unlikely to untangle the complex systems of land use, physical infrastructure, social habits and political incentives that entrench the dominance of the car, researchers say
Collingwood ensemble hits high note with five gold awards

Collingwood ensemble hits high note with five gold awards

After a year-long hiatus, the Rondo Ensemble started up again in March 2021 to accolades from Barrie Music Festival
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Back Up
COVID-19: Poll shows registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress

COVID-19: Poll shows registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress

Over 90 per cent are worried about bringing COVID-19 home to their families, and 70 per cent reported facing increased violence from patients and their families
Dangerous driving prompts residents to develop a community safety plan

Dangerous driving prompts residents to develop a community safety plan

Frustrated by the growing number of instances of dangerous driving in their community, the Kimberley Safety Group is recommending a number of community-level improvements to address traffic volumes and speed
Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

The region's medical officer of health said Ontario opened too soon after the last stay-at-home order and he hopes this time will be different