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COLUMN: Advice from an island; neglect the water at your peril

COLUMN: Advice from an island; neglect the water at your peril

'The knowledge passed down by our ancestors has changed; what I learned from my grandfather is different from what I will teach my grandchildren,' says local elder
‘We’re going into silly season’; New councillor prepares to be sworn in

‘We’re going into silly season’; New councillor prepares to be sworn in

Chris Carrier talks about ‘extraordinary circumstance’ that led to him vying for vacant council seat
Ontario reports 111 COVID patients on ventilators

Ontario reports 111 COVID patients on ventilators

Today's update includes zero new deaths and 1,116 new cases confirmed through limited testing
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia was home to one of Canada's first Kentucky Fried Chickens

Orillia was home to one of Canada's first Kentucky Fried Chickens

Colonel Sanders made several trips to Orillia after his namesake eatery opened and commended local owners for 'adhering strictly' to his recipe
COLUMN: The robins are back! Spring can't be far behind

COLUMN: The robins are back! Spring can't be far behind

'As one of the sought-after spring icons, the sight of a red-breasted robin bob-bob-bobbing along in the yard is a real spirit lifter,' says columnist
Collingwood coach travels coast-to-coast teaching pickleball

Collingwood coach travels coast-to-coast teaching pickleball

People of Collingwood: Mark Renneson, professional pickleball coach and founder of Third Shot Sports
County's upcoming workforce conference to focus on inclusivity, attracting talent

County's upcoming workforce conference to focus on inclusivity, attracting talent

Speakers will include 'global thought leader' Andrew Au and behavioural change expert Dr. Lisa Bélanger
Public Health Ontario reports 228 people in ICU with COVID-19

Public Health Ontario reports 228 people in ICU with COVID-19

Due to a technical issue, Public Health Ontario is not reporting hospitalization numbers for March 12
Shane Cloutier digs deep for new single about toxic relationships

Shane Cloutier digs deep for new single about toxic relationships

'It's something that I feel we can all relate to, to some degree,' Cloutier said