Category Archives: Collingwood News
Second Death in Canada Linked To Astra-Zeneca Vaccine
Canada has reported its second death linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the death on Twitter late last night. Dr. Deena Hinshaw wrote: "As ...
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UPDATE: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Reporting 56 Covid-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 56 cases of COVID-19 today. They include 15 in Barrie, 3 in Muskoka Lakes, 1 in Huntsville, 1 in Georgian Bay, 2 in Wasaga Beach, and 1 in Ramara. ...
May 04, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
Remote Learning Will Be An Option For Families Across All Boards Come September
School boards across the Province will offer the choice of virtual learning come September. That was confirmed by Education Minister Stephen Lecce today as he announced more education funding includin...
May 04, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC
SMDHU Offering Daily Standby List For COVID-19 Vaccines
A standby list is now available for same day COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Simcoe Muskoka for those who are eligible and can get to an appointment within 45 minutes of receiving a call. The sta...
May 04, 2021
Learn How To Play The Ukulele At Home
Have you always wanted to play an instrument but didn't know where to start? You can join an online professional instructor once a week for Learn to Play Ukelele lessons. The class is among Wasaga Bea...
May 04, 2021
SCDSB Hosting Virtual Information Session On Skilled Trades
Parents and students can learn more about careers in the skilled trades at a virtual event later today. The event, presented in partnership by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and Job T...
May 04, 2021
New Podcast Launched For Museum Month
May is Museum Month! This year's theme is The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine. A new museum podcast is kicking off the celebrations with the first episode, "Beginning at the End" airing today...
May 04, 2021
Blue Mountains Conducting Internet Speed Test
The Town of The Blue Mountains is asking all residents to participate in testing their home internet speed throughout the month of May. It says the goal is to add 2,500 more test results to the Canadi...
May 04, 2021
Ontario Hiring More Conservation Officers
The Ontario government is enhancing the protection of the province's precious natural resources and ensuring public safety by recruiting additional 25 conservation officers. "Ontario's natural resourc...
May 04, 2021
Mental Health Week Focuses On Effects of Pandemic
It's no surprise: the pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada. According to a survey released Monday by the Canadian Mental Health Association, 77% of adults report feeling so-called ...
May 04, 2021