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COVID-19: The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

COVID-19: The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

To save as many lives as possible, public health efforts must take into account our subconscious biases
Tourism campaigns, street closures, and other measures Collingwood council is considering for COVID-19 recovery

Tourism campaigns, street closures, and other measures Collingwood council is considering for COVID-19 recovery

Council will vote on a list of 35 measures pitched by the Economic Support and Recovery Task Force at a meeting on June 15
New case of COVID-19 confirmed in The Blue Mountains today

New case of COVID-19 confirmed in The Blue Mountains today

This is the first case reported in the municipality since May 13
Fewer flowers planned for downtown Thornbury this summer

Fewer flowers planned for downtown Thornbury this summer

In an effort to assist area businesses, the Thornbury BIA has waived its 2020 levy for members, which in turn will see the board cut downtown flower baskets by 20 per cent
YMCA makes 'difficult decision' not to reopen its pools yet

YMCA makes 'difficult decision' not to reopen its pools yet

YMCA says it will also operate revised summer day-camp programs in Barrie, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, and Wasaga Beach
COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

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

You can expand your social bubble now, but you can't go swimming in Collingwood pools yet
WATCH: Social circles of up to 10 people allowed, effective immediately: Premier

WATCH: Social circles of up to 10 people allowed, effective immediately: Premier

Close contact between members of social circles permitted in new public health guidelines
Collingwood restaurants waiting on council for chance to expand patios

Collingwood restaurants waiting on council for chance to expand patios

In Collingwood, many businesses are waiting for a council decision to change the patio licensing bylaw and allow expanded seating areas, restaurants in the Village are ready to go with 'soft-openings'
Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in Simcoe County today

Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in Simcoe County today

The health unit reported 27 new cases in the Simcoe-Muskoka region this week
Collingwood hoists Pride flag at library

Collingwood hoists Pride flag at library

The crowd was small to keep in line with public health restrictions, but the flag is being raised to mark Pride month