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Simcoe County schools preparing for end to mask mandate as of March 21

Simcoe County schools preparing for end to mask mandate as of March 21

‘Students and staff will still be permitted to wear masks, and masks will still be provided to those who are wanting to wear a mask’: Public school board official
TBM residents call for increased fireworks regulations

TBM residents call for increased fireworks regulations

Five options for regulation, ranging from the status quo to all-out prohibition, were presented to the public March 7
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: Councillors disagree over election sign rules

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: Councillors disagree over election sign rules

Councillors split over recommendations for limiting where election signs can be placed and reducing the time they can be on display
Health unit reports 1 death, no new hospitalizations in region today

Health unit reports 1 death, no new hospitalizations in region today

Hospital capacity in the region opening up; cases, deaths and hospitalizations plateauing
This week in CollingwoodToday+: We sit down for an exclusive one-on-one with Lloyd Robertson

This week in CollingwoodToday+: We sit down for an exclusive one-on-one with Lloyd Robertson

Plus, enter for a chance to win a cruise for two
CTV settles legal dispute with Patrick Brown over 2018 story

CTV settles legal dispute with Patrick Brown over 2018 story

'I survived this period because of a wife who was incredibly supportive and was by my side like a rock,' Brown tells BarrieToday
Two murals painted by local artists in Collingwood hospital safe rooms

Two murals painted by local artists in Collingwood hospital safe rooms

'People in trying times look to art to find inspiration, peace, and reflection,' says one of the artists involved in the project
'We can't let our guard down': First Nations in Ontario face COVID outbreaks

'We can't let our guard down': First Nations in Ontario face COVID outbreaks

A few weeks ago, there was an abrupt spike in COVID-19 cases in Eabametoong First Nation. The virus spread rapidly through the remote community located about 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont.
Adopt Me: Piper is looking for an active family

Adopt Me: Piper is looking for an active family

He is good with other dogs, but not cats or small animals
Most mask mandates end March 21, other COVID-19 changes coming

Most mask mandates end March 21, other COVID-19 changes coming

Guidance for close contacts is also changing, along with how the province reports data