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God bless us, everyone (in their own home): Christmas Carol reading online this year

God bless us, everyone (in their own home): Christmas Carol reading online this year

Theatre Collingwood is offering two Christmas-themed performances from the stage to your living room this holiday season
Ontario reports 1,940 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 1,940 new COVID cases today

The province reported 23 deaths and 55 new hospitalizations today
CANADA: Kids need media literacy education to match the rise of social networks, experts say

CANADA: Kids need media literacy education to match the rise of social networks, experts say

The rise of social media has led to the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, which is spread intentionally, said Dr. Ghayda Hassan, a clinical psychologist
Santa tours Collingwood neighbourhood for spirit's sake

Santa tours Collingwood neighbourhood for spirit's sake

Collingwoodlands residents organized a Santa Spirit Tour complete with a food and donation drive
Short-term political gain can mean long-term environmental destruction

Short-term political gain can mean long-term environmental destruction

Outdoors columnist implores readers to learn about and appreciate the environment
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Keep smiling
BEYOND LOCAL: Why domestic violence victims often feel retraumatized by police

BEYOND LOCAL: Why domestic violence victims often feel retraumatized by police

Once domestic violence victims call police, they sometimes regret they did and feel retraumatized by investigators
Rapid testing at Orillia hospital allows more ‘reactive’ response to COVID

Rapid testing at Orillia hospital allows more ‘reactive’ response to COVID

Orillia hospital first in Simcoe County selected as part of provincial pilot project to roll out rapid tests
OSPCA backs proposed bill banning 'painful' declawing of cats

OSPCA backs proposed bill banning 'painful' declawing of cats

Teddy's law proposes an end to declawing except where a veterinarian deems it necessary for the animal's health
Province announces funding to help 'vulnerable citizens' in Simcoe County

Province announces funding to help 'vulnerable citizens' in Simcoe County

The funding is part of the government’s $510 million investment through the Social Services Relief Fund to help protect the health and safety of vulnerable people across the province