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Ground broken on new Empower Simcoe treatment facility in Oro-Medonte

Ground broken on new Empower Simcoe treatment facility in Oro-Medonte

'A building like this is essential to make sure no one falls through the cracks,' official says of new facility which will house six people with complex needs
11 Barrie residents among 28 new COVID cases in the region since Friday

11 Barrie residents among 28 new COVID cases in the region since Friday

To date, almost 374,000 Simcoe-Muskoka residents — 61.9% of the population — have received their first dose of vaccination
Seniors address their COVID journey through new program at Amica Little Lake

Seniors address their COVID journey through new program at Amica Little Lake

'After we’ve had a good, healthy discussion and they’ve completed the questionnaires to help prompt the discussion, we then move to the second phase: The silver lining,' says doctor
Science Table finds pandemic school closures could affect students’ lifetime earnings

Science Table finds pandemic school closures could affect students’ lifetime earnings

Specific education recovery strategies, over and above regular education funding, should be adopted to help learners rebound from the impact of the pandemic
Canada's Wonderland set to offer 'long overdue fun' starting July 7

Canada's Wonderland set to offer 'long overdue fun' starting July 7

New in 2021, cliff jumping from Mountain Bay Cliffs in Splash Works
Performing arts facility gets creative with year-end show

Performing arts facility gets creative with year-end show

While this season may have looked different, it has allowed students the opportunity to see the industry from a new perspective
Indigenous people can now reclaim traditional names on passports, other ID

Indigenous people can now reclaim traditional names on passports, other ID

Announcement applies to all individuals of First Nations, Inuit and Métis background
Police investigate suspicious death at Wasaga Beach

Police investigate suspicious death at Wasaga Beach

Police say they responded to a call Sunday morning at Beach Area One; Two people have been arrested
Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update also includes 670 recoveries, 22 new hospitalizations, and four deaths
Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Students who are enrolled in a journalism program for the fall are invited to submit an essay for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship towards their post-secondary education