by admin | Dec 24, 2020 | News
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 that Claus received the vaccine months ago during an early trial in...
by Trina Berlo | Dec 24, 2020 | News
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. During the lockdown Ontarians are being told to stay home to the fullest...
by Trina Berlo | Dec 24, 2020 | News
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” immunization roll out across Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka in...
by Trina Berlo | Dec 24, 2020 | News
As construction of the Village Green project continues, its proponents, the Creemore Community Foundation, is setting its sights on the future, asking how it can invest in the community. “The Foundation now has to start looking at what it’s going to do next, how it...
by Michele McKenzie | Dec 24, 2020 | News
Shannon Lougheed and Herald the Library Dragon (pictured) will be “popping” Clearview Public Library’s balloon Christmas tree behind locked doors due to the province’s decision to move Southern Ontario into lockdown. This means that your library will only be able to...
by Trina Berlo | Dec 24, 2020 | News
On Dec. 18, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services wrapped up its 18th annual Toy Drive having collected 3,259 toys, 5,593 pounds of food, $25,536 in cash, and $3,100 in gift cards thanks to the generosity of the community and a number of significant donations from...
