by Trina Berlo | May 22, 2020 | News
There is evidence of improvements in stopping the spread of COVID-19 at long term health facilities and in the communities of Simcoe Muskoka, as well as across the province, said the health unit’s medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner. The number of cases at...
by Trina Berlo | May 22, 2020 | News
A process to re-name Jean Vanier Catholic High School stalled when a new name chosen through a community consultation process was rejected by Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board trustees in a manner that leaves no clear path forward. When news of sexual...
by Trina Berlo | May 22, 2020 | News
As many suspected, public schools will not be opening in June, but day camps will be allowed to operate if the number of COVID-19 cases remain on the decline. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday, saying he wasn’t willing to risk the health of students by...
by Trina Berlo | May 22, 2020 | News
Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society (PHAHS) has found a way to engage people in the arts and create an exhibit that people can enjoy at their leisure. The society is sponsoring a birdhouse project, supplying kits to people who are interested in assembling and...
by Trina Berlo | May 15, 2020 | News
As students and teachers in Ontario were heading off on March Break, they received the shocking news that schools would not be reopening on March 23. Since then, the province has rolled out a learn-at-home initiative, forcing students and teachers to adapt to a new...
by Trina Berlo | May 15, 2020 | News
Clearview council has approved the framework for the COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund approved on April 22. The program, first proposed by Councillor Thom Paterson, makes $10,000 available to community groups serving Clearview residents, plus a dollar-for-dollar...
