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County funding will help keep college students in the region

County funding will help keep college students in the region

'The number of students from Simcoe County who choose to stay here to receive a post-secondary education is fantastic. It shows that good things are happening in our region,' says warden
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Cloudy skies with a chance of flurries late in the afternoon.
Early designs released on Sunset Point playground plans (4 photos)

Early designs released on Sunset Point playground plans(4 photos)

Features of the new playground design will include a harvest pavilion, tot, teen and adult-specific spaces and an outdoor arts and performance space
Agri-food study wins international acclaim

Agri-food study wins international acclaim

Study was a collaboration between County of Simcoe, the cities of Barrie and Orillia, Grey County, Bruce County, Georgian College, Nottawasaga Futures Community Development Corporation and South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre
Dinner for one, friendship for all: Crock-Pot class grows with grant from retired teachers

Dinner for one, friendship for all: Crock-Pot class grows with grant from retired teachers

The Susan Wells Crock-Pot program at Trinity United Church runs two six-week sessions per year and teaches individuals how to prepare small, nutritious meals in their free Crock-Pot
Staff propose two-phase approach for Fisher Fieldhouse

Staff propose two-phase approach for Fisher Fieldhouse

About half of the $911K budget for Phase One of the Fisher Fieldhouse Project will need to be spent on servicing the building: town official
Adopt Me: Chip the sweet senior kitty (adopted)

Adopt Me: Chip the sweet senior kitty (adopted)

Unfortunately he keeps getting overlooked, both because of his age and his black coat
Pretty River Parkway median plan includes smaller flower beds

Pretty River Parkway median plan includes smaller flower beds

A council standing committee approved the design including smaller flower beds and concrete, but the final decision rests with council
Music foundation supports pipe and drum band with donation

Music foundation supports pipe and drum band with donation

The South Georgian Bay Music Foundation donated $500 to the Bienn Gorm Highlanders band, which offers free pipe and drum lessons to the community
BEYOND LOCAL: Enjoying your own company is important, but eating alone may not necessarily be good for you

BEYOND LOCAL: Enjoying your own company is important, but eating alone may not necessarily be good for you

Eating alone also affects what - and how - you eat