Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Regional distillery known for making carrot vodka, starts producing hand sanitizer

Holland Marsh brothers, farmers behind the creation of new carrot vodka, and production of hand sanitizer

May 17, 2020 4:23 PM Read more >

Ontario reports 340 new cases of COVID-19 today

Public Health Ontario also reported 23 deaths and 340 recoveries in its daily update

May 17, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

Area youth writes NHL commissioner with ideas for re-starting hockey

And yes, Gary Bettman wrote back

May 16, 2020 7:29 PM Read more >

Time to consider relaxing social rules too, says region's top doc

'I do think there’s room for us to have a little bit more in the way of social contact in our lives,' says Dr. Charles Gardner

May 16, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Penetanguishene urges caution in first steps toward reopening

It is important that businesses only open when they feel they are prepared and ready to do so

May 16, 2020 4:23 PM Read more >

North Simcoe mayors see eye-to-eye on cottagers visiting this weekend

Mayors remind seasonal residents to practise safety measures.

May 16, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Ontario reports 391 new COVID-19 cases today

The province also included 379 recoveries and 33 deaths in its update this morning

May 16, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

Area golf clubs getting into the swing again

But new rules that have nothing to do with mulligans, water hazards or sand traps are now in play.

May 16, 2020 7:56 AM Read more >

Midland town dock to reopen this weekend

Washrooms, visitor centre, and waste/disposal bins won't be available

May 15, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

Kempenfest cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

'It’s tough. We’re turning 50 this year, so it’s hard with it being a big anniversary year,' says general manager

May 15, 2020 2:52 PM Read more >