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Local youth will need proof of COVID vaccine for sports facilities starting Dec. 8

Local youth will need proof of COVID vaccine for sports facilities starting Dec. 8

By Feb. 16, 2022, children aged 12 to 17 must show they've been double vaccinated before they can use recreation or fitness facilities
79 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

79 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

2 cases in Clearview, 3 in Wasaga Beach
Library services stay at status quo in Simcoe County

Library services stay at status quo in Simcoe County

Task force will continue to investigate efficiencies within the current library model, with a further report to come back to county council in the new year
County council passes budget with 2% tax increase

County council passes budget with 2% tax increase

For every $100K in assessment value, residents will pay $5.50 more on their 2022 tax bills
Paramedicine shelter program gets $272K funding boost from province

Paramedicine shelter program gets $272K funding boost from province

Funding will be used for Simcoe County Paramedics staffing costs, additional education, equipment, and vehicle expenses
Ontario reports 613 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 613 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest updates noted 717 recoveries and nine new deaths
COLUMN: Hike in the woods ends with shocking, loud discovery

COLUMN: Hike in the woods ends with shocking, loud discovery

Thieves neatly removed about a metre of pipe and the catalytic converter, which apparently can fetch over $600 on black market
Shania Twain to headline Boots and Hearts festival in August

Shania Twain to headline Boots and Hearts festival in August

Ticket pre-sale starts Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. and opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m.
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Winter is here! Were you ready?
Empower Simcoe announces new housing program to help vulnerable residents

Empower Simcoe announces new housing program to help vulnerable residents

'Everyone in our community deserves a place to live,' says Empower Simcoe CEO