G&M hospital restricting visitors

As of this morning, there have been no positive COVID-19 cases at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) and the risk to the community remains low.  Officials say CGMH is well prepared to respond to COVID-19 by implementing new protocols and best practices...

UPDATED: Schools close in response to COVID-19

All publicly funded schools in Ontario will be closed from March 14 to April 5, in response to COVID-19, by edict of the Premier’s Office. “The health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s number one priority,” said provincial officials in a...
Region sees first case of COVID-19

Region sees first case of COVID-19

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification of the region’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in an area resident who recently returned from Germany and Spain. The individual is self-isolating and recovering at home. A...
Clearview explores hall renovations

Clearview explores hall renovations

Clearview council is opening a new round of discussions about making the municipality’s community-run halls fully accessible. Council received an updated engineer’s report March 2 estimating it would cost between $5.1 million and $8 million to renovate six halls –...
Regional doctor recruitment effort underway

Regional doctor recruitment effort underway

Clearview council is considering supporting a joint effort to recruit doctors to the region. Council is considering a $25,000 contribution to the Town of The Blue Mountains’ Joint Municipal Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee, in response to a request from Blue...
Sign bylaw changes aim to reduce sign pollution

Sign bylaw changes aim to reduce sign pollution

With council’s blessing, Clearview’s Director of Community Services Mara Burton is proceeding with a new sign bylaw. The public will have an opportunity to review changes and submit feedback at a future meeting. Burton is proposing changes to the 2008 bylaw in order...