Skip to content

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19: Province lays out who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

COVID-19: Province lays out who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

Next group includes those aged 60 to 79, those living in high-risk congregate settings (shelters, community living), people with high-risk chronic conditions and their caregivers, and people who cannot work from home
Read more >
Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

In a letter to the region's populace, the medical officer of health again explained his decision to advise lockdown and today's announcement about moving to red zone
Read more >
Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

“I am sure that the chickadees will be happy to see visitors return with seed in hand!” Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre staffer says
Read more >
One local resident among 29 new COVID-19 cases in region today

One local resident among 29 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Today's report includes a Penetanguishene man between 35 and 44 years old whose case is outbreak-related
Read more >
Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

The lockdown that started Monday will last until Sunday
Read more >
WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

Province expecting to hit one million vaccine doses administered early next week
Read more >
WATCH: By end of March, Canada will have 8M vaccine doses, Trudeau says, with shipment update from Pfizer

WATCH: By end of March, Canada will have 8M vaccine doses, Trudeau says, with shipment update from Pfizer

Approval of Johnson & Johnson single-dose means 10 million doses of that vaccine will ship between April and June
Read more >
Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID-19

Canada has pre-purchased 10 million doses, with options to buy another 28 million
Read more >
Ontario reports 1,250 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,250 new COVID cases Friday

Today's report includes 1,159 recoveries, 22 deaths, and 59 new hospitalizations
Read more >
Midland's butter tart festival cancelled again due to pandemic

Midland's butter tart festival cancelled again due to pandemic

Pending public health guidelines, Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Contest may still take place
Read more >