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COVID-19: Outdoor education at universities can be a positive legacy of the pandemic

COVID-19: Outdoor education at universities can be a positive legacy of the pandemic

In times of pandemic, outdoor classes allow students to meet their professor or classmates in person, when they would not otherwise have had the chance to do so
TBM’s tax base benefits from area development

TBM’s tax base benefits from area development

Tax revenue from new development within the Blue Mountains has reduced the 2021 proposed tax levy from 5.2 per cent to 1.3 per cent
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Good morning, Collingwood!

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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