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Grey Highlands residents may have to fill out a form before shooting off fireworks

Grey Highlands residents may have to fill out a form before shooting off fireworks

Town council is considering a rule change to its noise bylaw that would require residents to apply for an exemption before setting off fireworks in their backyards
VIDEO: Check it out! Perch emit rainbow of colours in Lake Simcoe

VIDEO: Check it out! Perch emit rainbow of colours in Lake Simcoe

Video was made by Barrie resident Kevin Biskaborn
Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit reports new COVID-related death

Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit reports new COVID-related death

The health unit is also reporting five new cases since Friday
Near drowning victim wants to thank his rescuers

Near drowning victim wants to thank his rescuers

A 60-year-old man found himself 'in trouble' as he was knocked about by waves off the shore of Sunset Point, three bystanders swam out to retrieve him and take him safely to shore
Collingwood library offers first-floor browsing starting Monday

Collingwood library offers first-floor browsing starting Monday

The library opened earlier this month for physical check-out but hasn't allowed patrons to browse collections until now
Investigation continues into missing Wasaga man

Investigation continues into missing Wasaga man

Richard Kocik was reported missing on July 7, 2020, police called off the official search on July 14, but the investigation continues
Adopt Me: Hemlock loves attention and long chats (adopted)

Adopt Me: Hemlock loves attention and long chats (adopted)

He is looking for a home where he would be the only kitty
Grey Highlands explores curbside pickup lockers for area merchants

Grey Highlands explores curbside pickup lockers for area merchants

The cost of one pickup station is $13,000, which would be drawn from the Community Development Reserve
Ontario reports 91 new COVID cases today, 88 yesterday

Ontario reports 91 new COVID cases today, 88 yesterday

The province reported four more deaths since Sunday
With tour cancelled, local artists team up for original musical Tom Thomson's Wake

With tour cancelled, local artists team up for original musical Tom Thomson's Wake

A Collingwood band, film company and sound engineer are getting together for a 'cinematic live-stream' of the original folk musical composed by Shipyard Kitchen Party