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42 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

42 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

50 per cent of Collingwood residents have received at least one dose of vaccination against COVID
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MTO to outline speed limit plans for Highway 26 by mid-June

MTO to outline speed limit plans for Highway 26 by mid-June

The Ministry of Transportation will be presenting its proposal for speed and safety adjustments along Highway 26 on June 15
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Adopt Me: Gus is the perfect balance of independent and affectionate (adopted)

Adopt Me: Gus is the perfect balance of independent and affectionate (adopted)

She would prefer to be the only pet in an adult-only home
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County museum initiative meant to bring Ray of Sunshine amid dark days

County museum initiative meant to bring Ray of Sunshine amid dark days

A travelling character 'Ray' will make its way around Simcoe County and the adventures will be compiled for a virtual exhibit
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Ontario reports 1,616 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 1,616 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's report includes 2,502 recoveries and 17 new deaths
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CANADA: Summer camps hope to reopen as provinces plan to lift restrictions

CANADA: Summer camps hope to reopen as provinces plan to lift restrictions

The Canadian Camping Association says it expects day camps will be allowed to operate across the country in some capacity
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Portion of Hume Street closed today

Portion of Hume Street closed today

The road was originally supposed to be closed last week, but the work was postponed to today
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New Collingwood parks rules passed days before long weekend

New Collingwood parks rules passed days before long weekend

The updated bylaw creates designated barbecue areas and prohibits tents at the town parks
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

I could never in a hundred summers get tired of this.
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BEYOND LOCAL: How the COVID-19 pandemic is damaging children’s vision

BEYOND LOCAL: How the COVID-19 pandemic is damaging children’s vision

Children’s increased screen time, exacerbated by remote learning during COVID-19, is directly contributing to increases in childhood myopia.
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