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Health unit reports 61 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 61 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are eight new cases in Bradford according to the regional health unit
Innisfil man charged after officers respond to report of vehicle in Lake Simcoe

Innisfil man charged after officers respond to report of vehicle in Lake Simcoe

Three other drivers were charged with impaired in weekend investigations, say South Simcoe Police
OPP probing vandalism to more than 40 cars in Alliston

OPP probing vandalism to more than 40 cars in Alliston

OPP say that over the course of an hour Saturday night, the cars sustained deep scratch marks; Police are looking for security camera footage
Local church hosts free barbecue and backpack giveaway (12 photos)

Local church hosts free barbecue and backpack giveaway (12 photos)

This is the church’s fifth year giving away free backpacks geared to students in Junior Kindergarten all the way up to Grade 12, official said
Auction of local artists' work to aid Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

Auction of local artists' work to aid Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

'This art auction brings together beautiful art and people who want to sustain the lake’s life-giving waters,' says Coalition official
LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Amid challenges, there are still reasons to keep moving

LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Amid challenges, there are still reasons to keep moving

In her latest column, Cynthia Breadner looks at the question 'Why bother?' and urges people to listen to their deep yearnings and take time to play
COVID-19: Doctor quits Ontario science advisory group, alleges political influence

COVID-19: Doctor quits Ontario science advisory group, alleges political influence

Claims that the science table was sitting on 'important modelling work that projects a grim fall'
Ontario reports 639 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 639 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update also reports zero deaths and 502 recoveries
ONTARIO: Province extends pay increase for PSWs until Oct. 31

ONTARIO: Province extends pay increase for PSWs until Oct. 31

Pay bump was first put in place last October
As temperatures soar, birds begin thinking about winter flights

As temperatures soar, birds begin thinking about winter flights

Depending on where they want to spend the winter months determines when they have to depart from our neighbourhood, says outdoors columnist