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County's next virtual webinar will focus on employees' mental health

County's next virtual webinar will focus on employees' mental health

Free seminar will focus on managing employee stress, supporting employees going back to work, concerns about COVID-19 and other issues
Pedestrian-only Simcoe Street plan still in the works

Pedestrian-only Simcoe Street plan still in the works

The town is working toward a test closure on July 25, and if it's successful, the street closure would continue each Saturday for the summer
The Blue Mountains town hall reopening Tuesday

The Blue Mountains town hall reopening Tuesday

Public access limited to first floor and visitors are asked to wear face-coverings, maintain physical distancing
Conditions 'favourable' for funnel clouds today: Environment Canada

Conditions 'favourable' for funnel clouds today: Environment Canada

Multiple funnel cloud and waterspout reports have been received this morning
Tips from a Master Gardener: Here's what your gardens will need this month

Tips from a Master Gardener: Here's what your gardens will need this month

July's gardening chores involve a lot of weeding and dealing with bugs
Ontario reports 130 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 130 new cases of COVID-19 today

There are currently 1,456 active, lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario
BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

The stock market crash in March and the plunge in interest rates left many investors feeling uncertain and vulnerable, while still more have been left without work
Feeling the heat? Story about ice harvesting will cool you down

Feeling the heat? Story about ice harvesting will cool you down

The economic spin-off from ice-fishing can be substantial these days, but there was a time when the ice itself was a huge money-maker
Good Morning, Collingwood!

Good Morning, Collingwood!

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64-year-old Essa Twp. man dies in Highway 26 crash

64-year-old Essa Twp. man dies in Highway 26 crash

Motorcycle operator dies at scene after striking tractor and being thrown from bike