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25 new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

25 new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

New cases at St. Angela Merici and St. Marie of the Incarnation in Bradford
Library services stay at status quo in Simcoe County

Library services stay at status quo in Simcoe County

Task force will continue to investigate efficiencies within the current library model, with a further report to come back to county council in the new year
Local youth will need proof of COVID vaccine for sports facilities starting Dec. 8

Local youth will need proof of COVID vaccine for sports facilities starting Dec. 8

By Feb. 16, 2022, children aged 12 to 17 must show they've been double vaccinated before they can use recreation or fitness facilities
BWG Fire first in province to test out new mobile training unit

BWG Fire first in province to test out new mobile training unit

The solicitor general was in town today to launch the first mobile fire training unit in Ontario
79 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

79 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region today

3 new cases in Bradford
Residents rally in support of student suspended over controversial flag (7 photos)

Residents rally in support of student suspended over controversial flag (7 photos)

Friends, family and local residents came out in a show of support for BDHS student Carson Young who was suspended last week for refusing to take down the thin blue line flag from his truck
Boom operator charged with impaired after falling while hanging lights at resort

Boom operator charged with impaired after falling while hanging lights at resort

Police determined the man operating the boom lift had fallen from the basket and was dangling from his safety harness
LETTER: Reader says gridlock in Bradford can be solved by recalibrating traffic lights

LETTER: Reader says gridlock in Bradford can be solved by recalibrating traffic lights

Reader counted the timing of the lights at the Holland Street/Bridge Street intersection and has some suggestions for traffic mitigation
County council passes budget with 2% tax increase

County council passes budget with 2% tax increase

For every $100K in assessment value, residents will pay $5.50 more on their 2022 tax bills
COLUMN: Consider all the factors before buying a pet as a present

COLUMN: Consider all the factors before buying a pet as a present

Reporter has always been a dog person, but hopes people don't make rush decisions over the holidays to bring a pet home if they aren't 100 per cent committed to him or her