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New Empower Simcoe approach 'not enough,' clients lament

New Empower Simcoe approach 'not enough,' clients lament

'Although Jamie's autism does not define him ... he deserves a place to call his own,' says family member who is frustrated with agency's program changes
Stayner church hosting pop-up Prom Shop

Stayner church hosting pop-up Prom Shop

Donations welcome, and dresses will be free for Grade 8 and 12 students during the shopping event on May 14
One dead following two-vehicle crash in Wasaga Beach

One dead following two-vehicle crash in Wasaga Beach

Police also laid two impaired charges the same night - one to someone driving through the crash site and one to the driver of a single-vehicle crash
Ontario reports 3,481 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 3,481 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 2,342 recoveries and 11 deaths
Springwater piloting 4-day work week for township staff

Springwater piloting 4-day work week for township staff

Township CAO hopes move will result in 'happier and more productive employees'
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local mother-daughter duo lobbying government for Rare Disease Strategy

Local mother-daughter duo lobbying government for Rare Disease Strategy

The rare disease community has started a petition urging the government to come up with a Rare Disease Strategy that will allow patients easier access to life-saving treatments and medications
'It brings hope:' Southlake receiving $5M to plan for new hospital

'It brings hope:' Southlake receiving $5M to plan for new hospital

The Newmarket hospital is on its way to becoming a two-site hospital — a new state-of-the-art hospital and redevelopment of the current one on Davis Drive to a modern ambulatory care centre, said Minister of Health Christine Elliott
Escape plan will help you get out of the house safely when alarms sound

Escape plan will help you get out of the house safely when alarms sound

Collingwood's Fire Prevention Officer offers the following tips for the advance planning necessary to make sure your household can escape a fire
Ontario Public Health reports 1,188 COVID hospitalizations, 10 deaths

Ontario Public Health reports 1,188 COVID hospitalizations, 10 deaths

Saturday's report included 2,300 recoveries and 140 patients in intensive care units who are testing positive for COVID-19