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Closure of Ontario Fire College a 'shock,' says area firefighters

Closure of Ontario Fire College a 'shock,' says area firefighters

Gravenhurst facility 'always gave fire departments access to affordable, high quality training in a great facility,' says frustrated union official
Ingenuity overshadows pandemic at Collingwood Youth Centre

Ingenuity overshadows pandemic at Collingwood Youth Centre

Centre distributed 300 PPE bags for local seniors, which included sanitizer, a fabric mask, visor and gloves, and small treat
Town hires consultant to start arts centre feasibility study

Town hires consultant to start arts centre feasibility study

The study is expected to be completed by late spring, and public engagement will take place later this month
Adopt Me: Peppie is shy at first, but loves attention (adopted)

Adopt Me: Peppie is shy at first, but loves attention (adopted)

She is looking for a calm home with no children
Police investigating thefts from vehicles at Springwater Trails

Police investigating thefts from vehicles at Springwater Trails

Police say all three incidents are related to vehicles that were parked near a trail access point while the victims were out for a walk on the trails
Public Health agency reports 904 new COVID cases, 13 deaths

Public Health agency reports 904 new COVID cases, 13 deaths

The agency is also reporting 964 cases and 13 deaths from the previous day; More than 200 COVID patients are in ICU, relying on ventilator in Ontario hospitals
WATCH: Feds toughening stance on guns, to intro buy-back program in the coming months

WATCH: Feds toughening stance on guns, to intro buy-back program in the coming months

Municipalities will be allowed to pass bylaws effectively rendering handguns illegal
BEYOND LOCAL: How universities could grow even stronger after COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: How universities could grow even stronger after COVID-19

This past century, universities have proven to be nimble and entrepreneurial even while adroitly portraying themselves as guardians of tradition, prof says
Fact or fiction? See if you can beat the museum curators

Fact or fiction? See if you can beat the museum curators

This entertaining evening is a great way to square off against family members and friends, while staying safe in your homes
Housing group aims high with exception to allow possible four-storey build

Housing group aims high with exception to allow possible four-storey build

Council granted the attainable housing committee permission to pursue plans for a building up to four storeys tall