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Montgomery, William John  Passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood, Ontario, at the age of 86.  Bill was born on June 13, [...]

The pandemic shone a spotlight on a number of existing community networks that were quietly doing a lot of good work behind the scenes and became invaluable during the health crisis. Shortly [...]

As the paralyzing shock of the pandemic was starting to subside, Clearview Township residents were sideswiped by a polarizing controversy that revved people up on both sides of the issue and [...]

STEED, Marilyn died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday December 29, 2020. Marilyn was predeceased by her beloved husband Jim (2014). She will be remembered as the [...]

by Cookie Frosting The North Pole is confirming that Santa Claus was the first in the world to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 and has been cleared for international travel. The Echo has learned [...]

Maggie Sears (left) and Marnie Hillier have made more than $500 for St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s benevolent fund selling handmade ornaments. Both crafters were looking for a good cause to support [...]

A provincial wide lockdown comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26. The restrictions will remain in effect in many health units, including Simcoe-Muskoka, until at least Jan. 23. [...]

The first local COVID-19 vaccine was administered to a long-term care worker in Barrie on Tuesday. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is leading the “historic and complex” [...]

Yes, 2020 sucked. To this year we say, don’t get a paper cut as we flip the page on the calendar. Good riddance and all that. Although it’s safe to say we are hoping for a little predictability [...]

Friends and fellow elves: Seasons Greetings! It took a while, but it is starting to look and feel a lot more like Christmas. I am sorry to say that this year the Creemore Community Christmas [...]