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Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

Gardner wants longer stay-at-home order, cautious reopening

The region's medical officer of health said Ontario opened too soon after the last stay-at-home order and he hopes this time will be different
Two vehicles stolen from Innisfil driveway: Police

Two vehicles stolen from Innisfil driveway: Police

The stolen vehicles are a 2013 black BMW X3 and a 2018 black Subaru Crosstrek
Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association strives to build stronger community

Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association strives to build stronger community

'Our members are so incredibly proud to give back,' says executive officer
Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

The announcement was made this afternoon after health officials noted an increase in blood clots linked to the vaccine
Area man relieved to be vaccinated after catching COVID three times

Area man relieved to be vaccinated after catching COVID three times

Bradford appliance repair technician has caught the virus three times throughout the pandemic, and is still battling side effects
RVH launches new website with alerts, services and better navigation of Barrie hospital

RVH launches new website with alerts, services and better navigation of Barrie hospital

New website is easier to navigate with an enhanced search feature and better accessibility
6 Innisfil residents among 40 new COVID cases in the region today

6 Innisfil residents among 40 new COVID cases in the region today

40 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka region today
LETTER: 'I’m 13 years old…I want to scooter at the skate park and play tennis with my family'

LETTER: 'I’m 13 years old…I want to scooter at the skate park and play tennis with my family'

'It feels like no one is noticing how detrimental these closures are on my age group,' letter-writer says
COVID-19 vaccine update: here's how to book and who can book this week

COVID-19 vaccine update: here's how to book and who can book this week

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has started a daily standby list for last-minute vaccine appointments
COLUMN: When you run out of things to cross off your to-do list

COLUMN: When you run out of things to cross off your to-do list

New book suggests ways to succeed, but in this week's Everything King, Wendy offers alternate options