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'Complex problem': Barrie takes aim at chronic homelessness

'Complex problem': Barrie takes aim at chronic homelessness

New plan not only addresses drug addiction, mental health, public safety and panhandling, but also commits as much as $825,000 over next two years
Could Simcoe County be dissolved? Province is considering it

Could Simcoe County be dissolved? Province is considering it

'I think we've always had that discussion, given the high growth pressures in Simcoe County. Servicing is obviously an issue,' said provincial minister
Local officer, civilian honoured for saving drowning man's life

Local officer, civilian honoured for saving drowning man's life

Scott Flynn, Huronia West OPP Const. Craig Hassberger receive Commissioner's Citations for Life Saving
New book bike rolls into Collingwood Public Library

New book bike rolls into Collingwood Public Library

‘There’s an opportunity to see what moves. Since it’s a transient service model, I think the collection will be on the lighter side,’ says library’s supervisor of community services
Future of TBM housing corp in limbo, meeting with council looms

Future of TBM housing corp in limbo, meeting with council looms

Housing corporation to meet with council to discuss the future in the wake of the resignation of the corporation's executive director
'Trowel and error': Tips for starting your own garden

'Trowel and error': Tips for starting your own garden

The Collingwood Garden Club is running its annual plant sale on June 3 at Trinity United Church from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until they sell out
Weekend on-demand transit coming to town in June

Weekend on-demand transit coming to town in June

Phase 1 of pilot project comes into effect June 10
LETTER: Lifeguards deserve more money

LETTER: Lifeguards deserve more money

'Town bureaucrats should get their priorities straight,' letter writer says in response to local lifeguard shortage
Last-minute goal sinks Blues in nailbiter at Centennial Cup

Last-minute goal sinks Blues in nailbiter at Centennial Cup

Despite the loss, the Blues have a 3-1 record at the tournament in Manitoba and will battle Ottawa in a quarter-final clash on Friday afternoon
Collingwood Paddling Club to host weekend open house

Collingwood Paddling Club to host weekend open house

Visitors can learn about a wide range of paddling programs, summer camps, and memberships options