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Extreme cold warning issued for Collingwood and area

Extreme cold warning issued for Collingwood and area

Wind chill values between minus 30 and minus 35 are expected
FEEDBACK: Here's what readers had to say about this week's news

FEEDBACK: Here's what readers had to say about this week's news

Ice globes, pedestrian bridges, and anti-viral meds prompted readers to weigh-in on the news this week
Nearly 500 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 67 deaths Friday

Nearly 500 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 67 deaths Friday

5,337 new cases captured through limited lab testing, approximately 1,980 people currently hospitalized for COVID
Grey County moves to create mental health and addictions task force

Grey County moves to create mental health and addictions task force

'Since the pandemic started, we've lost more lives [in the region] to addiction issues than we have to COVID-19, so we've always been living in that addiction issues epidemic,' said Grey Highlands Deputy Mayor
Rapid test or medical note OK for COVID workplace claims during Omicron: WSIB

Rapid test or medical note OK for COVID workplace claims during Omicron: WSIB

Ontarians who suspect they caught COVID-19 at work can make claims without a positive result from a PCR test
Truckers divided on 'freedom convoy' as rolling protest hits Ontario

Truckers divided on 'freedom convoy' as rolling protest hits Ontario

'You're not making a difference, you're causing a scene,' says one veteran trucker; 'I’d be there if I could. I feel bad for many of the drivers,' says another
Integrity commissioner finds Comi breached confidentiality clause in code of conduct

Integrity commissioner finds Comi breached confidentiality clause in code of conduct

Comi's son interrupted confidential Zoom meeting prompting complaints, commissioner's report calls situation 'mountain from a molehill'
Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday

Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday

Non-urgent surgeries were put on hold in early January to preserve hospital capacity, affecting an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 procedures a week
5 years sober, former client of Barbara Weider house shares 'life-changing' impact of shelter

5 years sober, former client of Barbara Weider house shares 'life-changing' impact of shelter

Registration now open for Coldest Night of the Year virtual walk, which raises funds in Collingwood for Home Horizon
Health unit reports 4 deaths, 9 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Health unit reports 4 deaths, 9 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka region

All four deaths were Simcoe County residents ranging in age from their 50s to 80+