Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
COVID-19 Vaccines Have Started To Arrive In Canada
COVID-19 vaccines have started to arrive in Canada. The Prime Minister tweeted that the initial shipments of the vaccine touched down on Sunday night. Ontario is expecting 90,000 doses of the vaccine ...
Dec 14, 2020 Pfizer Vaccine
Clearview Fire Food Drive Heading Through Neighbourhoods This Week
To spread some holiday cheer, Clearview Fire & Emergency Services will be driving the streets this week collecting food donations for the local Food Bank. There will also be a special guest who wi...
Dec 14, 2020
Simcoe-Muskoka Moves To Red Zone, But What Does That Mean?
Simcoe Muskoka is now officially in the red-control zone of the province's COVID-19 Response Framework. It places each of Ontario's public health units into one of five colour-coded categories based o...
Dec 14, 2020
Simcoe County Paramedics Cancel Toy Drive Events
Simcoe County Paramedic Services has cancelled all further Toy Drive events for 2020 in order to not impact gatherings and pose additional risks due to Covid-19. The Toy Drive will continue until its ...
Dec 12, 2020
Lakehead University's 2020 Report To The Community
Lakehead University has launched its online 2020 Report to the Community today. The "Hope and Resilience" website features stories and videos celebrating inspirational achievements by students, alumni...
Dec 11, 2020
New Ward 5 Councillor Appointed In Severn Township
There's a new Ward 5 Councillor in Severn Township. Jim McIntyre was appointed at a special virtual meeting yesterday. The appointment is effective immediately and Councillor McIntyre will remain in o...
Dec 11, 2020 Left to right and top to bottom: Councillor John Betsworth, Councillor Judith Cox, Councillor Mark Taylor, Councillor Ron Stevens, Mayor Mike Burkett, Deputy Mayor Jane Dunlop, Alison Gray (Clerk), Laurie Kennard (Chief Administrative Officer), and newly appointed Councillor Jim McIntyre.
Collingwood Hospital Opens Alternative Health Facility
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has opened its Alternative Health Facility (AHF). It has been set up and on standby at the Collingwood Legion since the spring, following a sudden surge ...
Dec 11, 2020 Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
Better Internet On The Way For Simcoe County
Better internet is on the way for Simcoe County. Today the province announced that all contracts are signed in Simcoe County under the SWIFT project, ensuring that construction of up to $41 million in...
Dec 11, 2020
Give The Gift Of Green This Season From The Nature Conservancy Of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is helping people relieve the pressure and stress of holiday shopping, especially during the pandemic, with its 26th annual Gifts of Canadian Nature program. Through t...
Dec 11, 2020
Nasty Weekend Weather Expected
Some nasty weather is headed our way this weekend. A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Simcoe County and Muskoka. Environment Canada says snow, ice pellets, and a prolonged period of freezing...
Dec 11, 2020 Environment Canada