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Wasaga Beach resident blasts 'double-dipping' Penetanguishene councillor

Wasaga Beach resident blasts 'double-dipping' Penetanguishene councillor

'Why don't people recognize that he has more information than most of his colleagues as a councillor and it's privileged information?' Giorgio Mammoliti asks of George Vadeboncoeur
Beck Blvd. from Burke to Wolfe streets closed for repairs: Penetanguishene public works

Beck Blvd. from Burke to Wolfe streets closed for repairs: Penetanguishene public works

The road closure, which started late this morning, is required for the repair of a broken watermain
Seven local residents among 70 new COVID-19 cases reported in region

Seven local residents among 70 new COVID-19 cases reported in region

The health unit has also reported the death of a Barrie resident: 70 people from the region have died since contracting COVID-19
Ontario says long-term care residents, workers in hot spots to get vaccine by Jan. 21

Ontario says long-term care residents, workers in hot spots to get vaccine by Jan. 21

The province says those living and working in nursing homes in Toronto, Peel Region, York Region and Windsor-Essex will be immunized by that date
Local fire chief seeks balance between response and COVID-19 protocols

Local fire chief seeks balance between response and COVID-19 protocols

What can you do to help?  Ensure all your smoke detectors and CO alarms are in good working order to reduce false alarms
WATCH: Trudeau makes an announcement

WATCH: Trudeau makes an announcement

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
OPP find suspected meth, psilocybin during suspicious vehicle call

OPP find suspected meth, psilocybin during suspicious vehicle call

Police say they found the driver sleeping in the rear of the vehicle
Ontario confirms 3,128 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 3,128 new COVID cases today

There are 1,347 patients hospitalized with COVID in Ontario, which is the highest number of hospitalizations reported for the pandemic
New COVID-19 cases reported at Georgian Manor

New COVID-19 cases reported at Georgian Manor

Penetanguishene long-term care home reporting one resident and three staff cases, with two units impacted
SERIES: Jon Main sees a bright, environmentally-friendly future for the town

SERIES: Jon Main sees a bright, environmentally-friendly future for the town

'The pandemic has highlighted the need for safe, open, and accessible public spaces, and the town will be investing heavily in our parks system in the next two years,' councillor says