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COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

Collingwood's overall case count has been reduced by one
Two more long-term care outbreaks, another COVID-19 death reported in Simcoe Muskoka

Two more long-term care outbreaks, another COVID-19 death reported in Simcoe Muskoka

The two outbreaks were declared at Barrie long-term care homes due to a staff member testing positive for the coronavirus
Health unit declares outbreaks at two Barrie long-term care homes

Health unit declares outbreaks at two Barrie long-term care homes

Health officials will declare an outbreak after just one positive test result in a staff member or resident
OPINION: 50th anniversary of Earth Day a reminder of longevity of climate crisis

OPINION: 50th anniversary of Earth Day a reminder of longevity of climate crisis

Collingwood Climate Action Team is marking Earth Day with a virtual flag-raising and a word from one of its members on his life-long experience with climate change
Wind and waves tear up shoreline in Collingwood

Wind and waves tear up shoreline in Collingwood

The town is asking residents to stay off trails along the shoreline where sinkholes and flooding have occured
Recoveries over 50 per cent now as province announces 510 new COVID-19 cases this morning

Recoveries over 50 per cent now as province announces 510 new COVID-19 cases this morning

Outbreaks at long-term care homes continue to increase, and there are now 659 deaths in Ontario attributed to the coronavirus
Local groups argue community gardens are essential, not recreational

Local groups argue community gardens are essential, not recreational

Community gardens across Ontario have been closed due to COVID-19, however a number of community groups say it's a service essential for food security
COVID-19: How faith communities are responding to the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: How faith communities are responding to the coronavirus pandemic

Even people who do not consider themselves to be religious are turning to prayer as a way to cope with the crisis, poli sci professor says
Essential worker of the day: home care providers

Essential worker of the day: home care providers

This regular feature on CollingwoodToday seeks to recognize and thank local frontline and essential workers through community submissions of photographs and words of thanks
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Good morning, Collingwood!

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