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Budget increased for Big Bay Point Road end improvements

Budget increased for Big Bay Point Road end improvements

Beach will be expanded, and the road and parking removed, at the lake end of Big Bay Point Road
Ontario reports 346 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 346 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 503 recoveries and 13 deaths
Condo prices grew the most in Simcoe County throughout pandemic

Condo prices grew the most in Simcoe County throughout pandemic

Simcoe County is the regional market with the fastest appreciating condo values, with an average price of $605,980 in May 2021
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians must be savvy in navigating COVID-19 expertise, observers say

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians must be savvy in navigating COVID-19 expertise, observers say

While access to a wide variety of sources and less institutional gatekeeping are positive overall, the sheer volume of information can contribute to confusion, particularly when it is changing so quickly, said Tim Sly, an epidemiologist and risk communication expert at Ryerson University
COLUMN: How Tent City became a popular tourist attraction

COLUMN: How Tent City became a popular tourist attraction

In 1914, Lorne Jack pitched 10 sleeping tents and one large kitchen/dining tent at the end of the 6th Line
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Do what makes you happy
ONTARIO: 10 per cent of youth admit to having smoked cannabis before driving, study shows

ONTARIO: 10 per cent of youth admit to having smoked cannabis before driving, study shows

Study author says young respondents with a probable dependence on cannabis were 12 times more likely to have driven after consuming cannabis
CANADA: Candidate for national chief says 'unification strategy' her priority for AFN

CANADA: Candidate for national chief says 'unification strategy' her priority for AFN

Stonehouse believes she will bring a unique perspective to the role of national chief as her Alberta band is still fighting for status from the federal government
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee calls for lower speed limit on Big Bay Point Road

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee calls for lower speed limit on Big Bay Point Road

Deputy mayor suggests enforcement will be needed, to ensure motorists abide by the changes
Proper safety equipment could earn you an OPP thumbs-up

Proper safety equipment could earn you an OPP thumbs-up

Officers will be seen giving thumbs-up to boaters/paddlers, off-roaders, motorcyclists and others they see taking proper safety measures