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Number of new COVID cases soars to record 1,328 cases in Ontario

Number of new COVID cases soars to record 1,328 cases in Ontario

Today's report shatters yesterday's record by almost 200 cases; Since Nov. 1, 97 people have died in Ontario due to the effects of the coronavirus
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Resident asks TBM to clear all sidewalks in the winter

Resident asks TBM to clear all sidewalks in the winter

Currently the Town of the Blue Mountains' maintains 60 per cent of the sidewalks in the municipality throughout the winter months
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COVID-19: Remote work requires reconsidering how employees are evaluated, paid

COVID-19: Remote work requires reconsidering how employees are evaluated, paid

Many workplaces have dramatically changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Performance assessments and compensation should reflect the new way of working
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One-stop shop for local food unrolls distribution centre in Barrie

One-stop shop for local food unrolls distribution centre in Barrie

FreshSpoke for Home launched this week, where patrons can place a grocery order online for exclusively local products
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Have an amazing day
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BEYOND LOCAL: How mentoring benefits the leader and the protégé

BEYOND LOCAL: How mentoring benefits the leader and the protégé

New research suggests those who serve as mentors benefit too
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Learning about mushrooms reveals 'hidden world beneath our feet'

Learning about mushrooms reveals 'hidden world beneath our feet'

'We should all know what’s out there, and how we can use it and protect it,' says Orillia's pioneer behind Ontario Master Naturalist program
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Number of living-wage employers in Simcoe County on the rise

Number of living-wage employers in Simcoe County on the rise

United Way says it wants to recognize and celebrate local employers who see the value in adopting a living wage to support their staff
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Collingwood Legion poppy campaign looking lean this year

Collingwood Legion poppy campaign looking lean this year

Barring the miraculous, Legion official doesn't expect this year's campaign will bring in the same donations as usual
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Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

Victory comes after more than three days of uncertainty
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