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'Moderate' COVID risk in region, says health unit

'Moderate' COVID risk in region, says health unit

The virus continues to circulate in Simcoe County and Muskoka; 11 people are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19
Bush fire destroys homeless encampment in Orillia

Bush fire destroys homeless encampment in Orillia

It appears a heating appliance was the cause of the fire, say fire department officials; Two people living in makeshift structure lost everything in blaze
'This is bittersweet': Steampunk Festival pulls out of Coldwater

'This is bittersweet': Steampunk Festival pulls out of Coldwater

'We can’t take it any farther than we already have,' says chair and co-founder of popular Steampunk Festival that won't return in 2023
New universal accessibility logo unveiled for Collingwood

New universal accessibility logo unveiled for Collingwood

Logo will appear on the town’s website, as well as in some public spaces, to highlight conversations around accessibility
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here's a look at today's weather and gas prices
'Exploding enrolment' adds to 'dire' need for new schools: board

'Exploding enrolment' adds to 'dire' need for new schools: board

Simcoe County trustees vow to hold province's feet to the flame to get additions and new builds approved and funded
Got what it takes to go pro? National pickleball league formed

Got what it takes to go pro? National pickleball league formed

Canadian National Pickleball League creates professional space for top-ranked players to develop and showcase their skills, while cultivating next generation of athletes
Changes coming to TBM blue box collection

Changes coming to TBM blue box collection

Non-residential tenants and owners must register their address with the town for continued curbside collection
Group of local women donate $19K to United Way urgent needs fund

Group of local women donate $19K to United Way urgent needs fund

Donation will help organization support community's 'most vulnerable individuals and families'
Charity event goes downhill for 24 hours

Charity event goes downhill for 24 hours

24H Blue MTN is a relay event that keeps skiers on the hill from noon to noon, funds raised are donated to the hospital and Special Olympics