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A promise in writing: Collingwood hospital is on a list of government projects to come

A promise in writing: Collingwood hospital is on a list of government projects to come

'This is as concrete as any government can possibly make a promise,' said MPP Jim Wilson
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Staff pitch changes to paid parking at Sunset Point

Staff pitch changes to paid parking at Sunset Point

A resident pass, higher parking rates, and a special rate for Wasaga, Clearview and TBM residents are all options recommended by staff in a report going to council next week
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People still fear calling 911 to report an overdose, official says

People still fear calling 911 to report an overdose, official says

But police say their 'first responsibility' is to protect lives; Groups also trying to educate more people on Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
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Another COVID-19 case found through asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

Another COVID-19 case found through asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

Results of voluntary asymptomatic testing have turned up two positive COVID-19 cases in schools, 1,722 tests processed total
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WATCH: To date, 17 per cent of Canadians have received at least their first dose of vaccine

WATCH: To date, 17 per cent of Canadians have received at least their first dose of vaccine

Vaccine procurements and deliveries are accelerating rapidly, says Anita Anand, minister of Public Services and Procurement
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Ontario reports 4,227 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 4,227 new COVID cases Friday

Today's report includes 2,641 recoveries, 18 deaths, and 201 new hospitalizations
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BEYOND LOCAL: Fiction, memoirs were covering health way before the COVID-19 pandemic

BEYOND LOCAL: Fiction, memoirs were covering health way before the COVID-19 pandemic

New health literature also reminds us that our health and the planet’s are inextricably linked
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Area police seize licence plates from trailer with no brakes, no signals

Area police seize licence plates from trailer with no brakes, no signals

Police charged a driver with an insecure load and report the driver was already facing two licence suspensions
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Every day is a fresh beginning
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BEYOND LOCAL: To help children learn to read during pandemic, encourage writing messages as part of play

BEYOND LOCAL: To help children learn to read during pandemic, encourage writing messages as part of play

Family members’ involvement in encouraging children’s reading and writing in everyday play and family life can make a difference to children’s literacy achievement
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