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COVID-19: Tips from experts on how to endure until the coronavirus pandemic ends

COVID-19: Tips from experts on how to endure until the coronavirus pandemic ends

Even though some people are being vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccines, most of us will need to deal with the stress of the pandemic for months to come
OPP, local bylaw can disperse gatherings, will be enforcing stay-at-home order

OPP, local bylaw can disperse gatherings, will be enforcing stay-at-home order

A person being outside is not necessarily breaching safety measures, notes local OPP officer
Alleged killer in Janeiro case was known to locals as 'Bruce Ellis'

Alleged killer in Janeiro case was known to locals as 'Bruce Ellis'

'He dated my aunt for a while and I remember that when they were together, no one messed with me'
Wasaga Superstore reports one employee positive for COVID

Wasaga Superstore reports one employee positive for COVID

The employee last worked on Jan. 8
Simcoe County continues with essential services, closes others

Simcoe County continues with essential services, closes others

The landfills will stay open and Linx transit will still run during the shutdown
Don't call 911 to ask about Ontario's stay-at-home order, OPP urge

Don't call 911 to ask about Ontario's stay-at-home order, OPP urge

OPP says those with questions about the public health legislation should seek out information from the province
Health unit confirms first COVID-related death of Collingwood resident

Health unit confirms first COVID-related death of Collingwood resident

The health unit notes the woman died on Jan. 1, the report of her death was delayed to confirm it was related to COVID-19
Camperdown area residents cry foul over estimated $50K cost for wastewater servicing

Camperdown area residents cry foul over estimated $50K cost for wastewater servicing

The Blue Mountains is in the preliminary stages of a plan to provide wastewater services to the waterfront community, which is currently using private septic systems
SIU closes investigation on man who broke wrist allegedly fleeing from cops

SIU closes investigation on man who broke wrist allegedly fleeing from cops

'While the officers were outside the apartment door, a man from inside the unit attempted to escape through a bedroom window to avoid apprehension,' said the SIU director about the Collingwood incident
COVID-19: Ontario says crews can finish ongoing home renovations, but new projects are on hold

COVID-19: Ontario says crews can finish ongoing home renovations, but new projects are on hold

The rules are part of tightened COVID-19 restrictions filed Wednesday in the Reopening Ontario Act, after Ontario entered a state of emergency to try and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by the pandemic