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Penetanguishene conducting water assessment study

Penetanguishene conducting water assessment study

'The purpose of this Schedule B Class EA is to evaluate and select the preferred secondary water supply alternative for the Town'
Fox Street from Beck Boulevard and Hunter Road closed in Penetanguishene

Fox Street from Beck Boulevard and Hunter Road closed in Penetanguishene

The road closure/restriction is required for a water and sewer service installation and for paving operations
Local tourism industry gets $1.2 million boost from feds

Local tourism industry gets $1.2 million boost from feds

'We have a unique chance to help tourism businesses not just recover but come back stronger and better, equipped to succeed in the new economy,' says official
Thunderstorms with heavy downpours possible today: Environment Canada

Thunderstorms with heavy downpours possible today: Environment Canada

Local rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm in an hour or less are possible along with gusts to 70 km/h
Health unit reports 13 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

Health unit reports 13 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Tuesday

There is one new case in Penetanguishene included included on today's list
Area Grade 6 student wins $10K grant for Habitat for Humanity

Area Grade 6 student wins $10K grant for Habitat for Humanity

Student's poem, Finally A Home, netted a $10,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North
Chaotic Midland intersection has businesses asking for full stop on council’s right turn

Chaotic Midland intersection has businesses asking for full stop on council’s right turn

Concerns from business owners at Bay and First intersection are increasing as council looks to traffic calming report recommendations for guidance
Ontario reports 469 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 469 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update also includes 1,010 recoveries, 36 new hospitalizations, and 18 deaths 
CHEWING THE FAT: Dogs bring out the very best in people

CHEWING THE FAT: Dogs bring out the very best in people

Watch a man walking his dog and you'll see the bond, the love and the companionship is very evident between dog and master, notes columnist
OPINION: The argument in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children

OPINION: The argument in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children

Researchers offer philosophical, ethical arguments in favour of mandatory COVID vaccines for kids