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Results still unavailable for asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

Results still unavailable for asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

‘We are not provided with any information about whether a positive case is related to a clinic,’ says Catholic board official
OPP kept busy on local snowmobile trails

OPP kept busy on local snowmobile trails

Riders need to operate their snowmobiles within their abilities, adapt to changing trail conditions and adhere to all 'rules of the road'
Survey shows more than 500 people homeless in Simcoe County this winter

Survey shows more than 500 people homeless in Simcoe County this winter

At least 23 per cent of the people counted in the survey were living rough in North Simcoe
Nine local residents among 121 new COVID-19 cases in region since Friday

Nine local residents among 121 new COVID-19 cases in region since Friday

There are new cases reported in Midland, Penetanguishene and Tay Township
Two COVID-19 cases reported at Victoria Harbour public school

Two COVID-19 cases reported at Victoria Harbour public school

Since Friday, there have been 12 new cases at area schools
Area duo working on 'game-changing' app to detect COVID-19

Area duo working on 'game-changing' app to detect COVID-19

'The app is sophisticated enough where it will also tell you if you have one of the variants, and it will tell you which variation of the virus you have,' said co-founder
Penetanguishene holding information session on Fuller Ave. intersection

Penetanguishene holding information session on Fuller Ave. intersection

This is an opportunity for the public to review and provide input on the intersection upgrade
Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID cases Monday

The province has reported 10 deaths, 994 recoveries, and 51 new hospitalizations in today's update
Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

'In the Marsh, the main issue isn’t so much the housing, it’s whether we get the guys here on time and if they come Covid-free,' says local farmer
COVID-19: How to plan successful e-conferences during and after the pandemic

COVID-19: How to plan successful e-conferences during and after the pandemic

Exploring the unique capacities of online events, instead of trying to replicate in-person conventions, will yield the best results