Category Archives: Collingwood News
Province Pledges Renewed Support For Ontario LTC Homes
The Provincial government says it's renewing its mandate to support long term care (LTC) homes in need. This will include ensuring complete infection control, appropriate staffing levels, testing for ...
May 28, 2020
More Healthcare Providers Allowed To Gradually Reopen
More health-care providers are being allowed to gradually reopen following a months-long shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chiropractors, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, denturists, ...
May 28, 2020
Canada Post Warns Of Delays For "Foreseeable Future"
Canada Post says that Canadians should expect parcel delays for the foreseeable future as the mail service works to deliver record levels of mail, while maintaining safety measures like physical dista...
May 28, 2020
More Remains and Wreckage Found After Canadian Military Chopper Crash
The Department of National Defence (DND) says the remains of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and a large part of the helicopter they crashed in have been located. The DND said they were locate...
May 28, 2020
Province Taking Over Five LTC Homes Which Were The Subject Of Military Report
The Province is moving to take over management of the five GTA long term care (LTC) homes which were the subject of a scathing military report. Today Premier Doug Ford said the Canadian Armed F...
May 27, 2020
Trudeau Highlights Employment Opportunities For Young Canadians
Are you a student in need of a job this summer? The Federal government may be able to point you in the right direction. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more than 45,000 jobs are available cur...
May 27, 2020
More Personal Protective Equipment Need In Simcoe-Muskoka
More personal protective equipment is needed in Simcoe County and Muskoka. Area health partners say the donation campaign for existing PPE within our communities is proving vital for the ongoing provi...
May 27, 2020
Premier Vows Justice and Possible Criminal Charges Following LTC Report
Premier Doug Ford has promised "justice for these residents and their families", after a military report shed light on poor conditions of five long-term care homes in the GTA during the COVID-19 pande...
May 27, 2020
Demand For COVID-19 Testing Increases In Simcoe-Muskoka
The region's top doc says the demand for COVID-19 tests is going up. Doctor Charles Gardner with the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit says assessment centres in the region saw three times the regul...
May 27, 2020
Update: LOCATED-Missing Innisfil Teen May Be In Wasaga Beach
A missing teen from Innisfil, who was believed to be in the Wasaga Beach area, has been located. South Simcoe Police say the 15 year old boy was last seen on Monday night and may have been attempting ...
May 27, 2020