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Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Blue Mountains today

Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Blue Mountains today

The health unit is now reaching out to those aged 80 and over to arrange vaccinations against COVID-19
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COVID vaccine clinic opening at Collingwood Legion next week

COVID vaccine clinic opening at Collingwood Legion next week

Vaccines will be available by appointment only to a select group that includes seniors over the age of 85
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WATCH: COVID variants may account for 40 per cent of cases by mid-March

WATCH: COVID variants may account for 40 per cent of cases by mid-March

While overall numbers are down, variants of concern are spreading across the province, modelling shows
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Council waiting for legal opinion on tree-cutting request from Blue Fairway developer

Council waiting for legal opinion on tree-cutting request from Blue Fairway developer

Several residents from surrounding neighbourhoods are opposed to a fast-tracked tree-cutting permit for the 7-hectare property in Cranberry
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36 new COVID cases in region today, none in Collingwood

36 new COVID cases in region today, none in Collingwood

Two cases previously reported in the local apartment building outbreak have been confirmed as the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant strain
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WATCH: Nearly 2.5M doses of Pfizer, Moderna distributed so far

WATCH: Nearly 2.5M doses of Pfizer, Moderna distributed so far

More than 40 per cent of Canadians 80 and over have gotten their first dose
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What's the hoopla? It's a new on-demand, at home library service

What's the hoopla? It's a new on-demand, at home library service

Collingwood Public Library is offering patrons access to a mobile library streaming platform that offers audiobooks, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV
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Ontario reports 1,138 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 1,138 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes 23 deaths, 49 new hospitalizations, and 1,094 recoveries
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Police release images related to gas station robbery

Police release images related to gas station robbery

Suspect brandished what appeared to be a firearm and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police say
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BEYOND LOCAL: Texas electricity grid failure shows how microgrids offer hope for a better future

BEYOND LOCAL: Texas electricity grid failure shows how microgrids offer hope for a better future

Nearly five million homes and businesses lost power in Texas on Feb. 15, and millions remained without power throughout the week
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