Local News

Simcoe County Rovers' new co-owner 'the perfect role model' for women's soccer

Manchester City forward and Canadian national team member Janine Beckie won gold at Tokyo Olympics and bronze in Rio de Janeiro

Jan 17, 2022 4:23 PM Read more >

Testing captures 1,166 new COVID cases in region, 2 deaths reported

Three people have been hospitalized for COVID-19 since the health unit's last report Friday

Jan 17, 2022 2:44 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Born Ruffians waxing nostalgic about music and beautiful Midland

Now in its 20th year, the band formed while members were students at Midland Secondary School

Jan 17, 2022 2:43 PM Read more >

Hydro pole replacement, relocation on Chatham Street starts Wednesday

Work in Penetanguishene scheduled to last until March

Jan 17, 2022 1:26 PM Read more >

Georgian College hosting virtual open house Saturday

Fall event attracted more than 4,000 guests from all over the world signing up to look into post-secondary education

Jan 17, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Expect long wait times as CAA fields up to 500 calls per hour

Automobile association focused on high-priority calls, such as stranded motorists; At-home service not available

Jan 17, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

Paxlovid uses a combination of drugs to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from replicating once it has infected a patient

Jan 17, 2022 11:20 AM Read more >

Starting today, Simcoe County residents can request smaller garbage and recycling carts

Deliveries of new cart sizes are now expected to commence in March, officials say

Jan 17, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

8,292 recoveries and 22 deaths since yesterday's report

Jan 17, 2022 10:41 AM Read more >

COVID vaccine clinics closed because of winter weather Monday

Appointments will have to be rebooked, but there are time slots available in the coming days: health unit

Jan 17, 2022 9:52 AM Read more >