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Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood, Ont., on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Doreen, beloved wife of Charlie for 61 years. Loving mother of Julie (Dale) [...]

Singhampton resident Rob Leblond was recognized by Owen Sound Police for saving the life of a teenager who was involved in a serious crash last year.  Leblond, a Miller’s Dairy employee, was on a [...]

County councillors have agreed to lift seasonal load restrictions on a portion of County Roads 9 and 42. The decision was made at a May 22 County of Simcoe committee of the whole meeting in [...]

Wilson keeps eye on hospital funds The number one priority for Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Wilson in this election campaign is securing the full planning grants needed for the [...]

The Creemore Echo has launched its annual subscription drive and we are so grateful for the support we have received in the first week.  We aim to ensure that Creemore continues to have a locally [...]

The provincial government plays an important role in shaping policies that affect all aspects of our lives, including our health.   A key role of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is to [...]

Life is like a poker game, you never know what kind of hand you will be dealt until you turn over your cards.   The thing is you have to know when to bluff, fold or rake in the winnings.  I have [...]

A new initiative will encourage people to take a tour the backroads and appreciate the majestic beauty of Simcoe County’s barns.  Hand painted quilt squares are being mounted on barns throughout [...]

Duntroon residents Garry Campbell and Teza Lawrence set out to create a TV show that would allow them to be close to home and reduce their commute.  A new comedic procedural drama Carter starring [...]

Stayner Kinsmen Club president Bill Roskar, Gerry Goorts, Clearview Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys, Scott Tapley and Theo Schaap, participated in a sod-turning ceremony May 16 for the new Kinsmen [...]