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Ontario releases more details on COVID-19 vaccine passport

Ontario releases more details on COVID-19 vaccine passport

The new measure requiring full vaccination for high-risk public indoor spaces goes into effect Sept. 22
VIDEO: Ontario Minister of Health Christine talks vaccine passports ahead of Sept. 22 launch

VIDEO: Ontario Minister of Health Christine talks vaccine passports ahead of Sept. 22 launch

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
LETTER: Trudeau's immigration plan, MCR harms environment, heightens climate change issues

LETTER: Trudeau's immigration plan, MCR harms environment, heightens climate change issues

'People destroy/consume our resources, we have reached our limit and the ability to continue down this path,' reader laments. 'The earth was not designed to take this abuse and is not tolerating it'
Linda O'Leary found not guilty of careless driving in fatal boat crash

Linda O'Leary found not guilty of careless driving in fatal boat crash

O'Leary was charged under the Canada Shipping Act following the August 24, 2019 collision on Lake Joseph north of Toronto
Tornado watch issued for Midland and area

Tornado watch issued for Midland and area

Afternoon storm could bring 120 km/h wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, warns Environment Canada
Body found in water off Collingwood shore last night

Body found in water off Collingwood shore last night

Heritage Drive was blocked off while police investigated, OPP say the death was not suspicious
Ontario reports 577 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 577 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest updates noted 683 recoveries and six deaths that have occurred over the last month
Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

This comes on the heels of another incident Tuesday morning at a south-end Barrie high school, but it's unclear if the two are related
Strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon: Environment Canada

Strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says severe thunderstorm and possibly tornado watches may be issued later
Trial begins for Honduran political prisoner with family in Simcoe County

Trial begins for Honduran political prisoner with family in Simcoe County

'It’s the support of our rural community of Elmvale that’s really given us the drive and the spirit to keep going,' said Elmvale resident Janet Spring, who is watching from afar the trial of her son-in-law in Honduras