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Four local residents among 25 new COVID-19 cases in region Wednesday

Four local residents among 25 new COVID-19 cases in region Wednesday

There are three new Penetanguishene cases involving residents between 18 and 34 years old
Midland man charged with criminal harassment, voyeurism

Midland man charged with criminal harassment, voyeurism

Police say there may be other victims
Local housing market could be cooling off, says realtors group

Local housing market could be cooling off, says realtors group

The average price of units sold within Simcoe County during May 2021 was $800,516
Washago part of province's natural gas expansion plan

Washago part of province's natural gas expansion plan

Under the plan unveiled today, 723 Washago homes and businesses will be connected to natural gas at a cost of $19.2 million
Health unit gives vote of confidence to Dr. Gardner for pandemic leadership

Health unit gives vote of confidence to Dr. Gardner for pandemic leadership

Dr. Gardner takes on Chair of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH) role today
WATCH: Ontario’s education minister announces new Grade 9 math curriculum

WATCH: Ontario’s education minister announces new Grade 9 math curriculum

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
Feds to lift 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers

Feds to lift 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers

It will apply to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have had a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine
Ontario reports 411 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 411 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's update also includes 932 recoveries, 62 new hospitalizations, and 33 deaths
Gypsy Moth infestation continues to bug Simcoe County residents

Gypsy Moth infestation continues to bug Simcoe County residents

Midland woman looks to town for answers about the pesky invasive species
COVID-19: Pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots as big cities suffer

COVID-19: Pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots as big cities suffer

With the next travel season upon us, governments can use various strategies tailored to the geographical trends of COVID-19 tourism