COVID-19 Local News

The Township can now also legally hold meeting utilizing electronic communications without quorum

Simcoe County District School Board looking at ways to deliver curriculum after April 6; 'It will be challenging and it will be imperfect,' says chair

March 15 memo from Gateway said benefits for Casino Rama employees would be covered 'for duration of closure'; Cutting benefits 'is ruthless,' says local union rep

'This is going up before it comes down,' said Dr. Charles Gardner of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

'I urge residents to think of their family, friends and neighbours during this time, and to do their part to help slow the spread of the virus,' says mayor

The woman died yesterday and her case was reported March 24

Pandemic has stirred up a perfect storm for couple; 'As long as we’re together and healthy and happy, that’s all I care about right now'

The university hopes to reschedule the ceremonies for the fall

Today's report brings the provincial total to 858 confirmed cases. At least 21 of those are in the Simcoe Muskoka region

'You can see it’s not going to be over anytime soon,' official says of pandemic; Group was worried it could not recoup costs in an abbreviated season