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Increase in local COVID patients 'concerning' with new variant on the horizon

Increase in local COVID patients 'concerning' with new variant on the horizon

'We’re all a little bit disheartened to see another variant, but it was going to be a matter of time,' says RVH physician
Two new COVID cases in TBM Thursday

Two new COVID cases in TBM Thursday

There's one new case in Meaford also included in today's update
Ontarians aged 50 and older can soon book COVID-19 boosters

Ontarians aged 50 and older can soon book COVID-19 boosters

Those 50 years old and up can make appointments starting Dec. 13, more people will be eligible starting next month
97 new COVID cases in Simcoe Muskoka Thursday

97 new COVID cases in Simcoe Muskoka Thursday

1 in Collingwood, 4 in Clearview, 3 in Wasaga Beach
Climate change dominates public discussion on 2022 draft budget

Climate change dominates public discussion on 2022 draft budget

Tax increase currently sits at two per cent after amendments approved on Nov. 17; budget ratification is slated for the end of December
Shelter overwhelmed with cats that need homes for holidays

Shelter overwhelmed with cats that need homes for holidays

Adoption fees are reduced as the Georgian Triangle Humane Society find itself with more than 135 cats
Petition launched by Fourth St. homeowners calling on town to reverse permit decision

Petition launched by Fourth St. homeowners calling on town to reverse permit decision

Collingwood couple received a letter from town planner Justin Teakle on Nov. 26 which says the town is still ‘considering enforcement actions’
Ontario reports 959 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 959 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 770 recoveries and eight new deaths
If cases don't slow, added restrictions could be on the way: Gardner

If cases don't slow, added restrictions could be on the way: Gardner

Case counts predicted to reach 100/day soon; health unit already struggling to keep up with contact tracing/outbreak investigation
Up to 80 km/h winds expected today: Environment Canada

Up to 80 km/h winds expected today: Environment Canada

High winds may toss loose objects and cause tree branches to break. Local power outages are also possible, Environment Canada says