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Glowing Hearts ready to pump out more backpacks for youth

Glowing Hearts ready to pump out more backpacks for youth

During its previous program, local charity provided 80 backpacks to Simcoe County children; They hope to almost double that figure this year
Gypsy moth invasion leaves locals scratching their heads

Gypsy moth invasion leaves locals scratching their heads

The European gypsy moth, which has a seven- to 10-year cycle, feeds on tree foliage, has caused many local residents to develop itchy skin and rashes
Farewell ceremony suggested for old secondary school prior to demolition, says Penetanguishene CAO

Farewell ceremony suggested for old secondary school prior to demolition, says Penetanguishene CAO

Motion carried to slate 51 Dunlop Street building for demolition and asbestos abatement, as council looks to site’s future
Simcoe-Muskoka youth encouraged to book vaccine appointments

Simcoe-Muskoka youth encouraged to book vaccine appointments

The health unit says there will be thousands of new COVID vaccination appointments posted tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.
Resident reactions to Penetanguishene town dock proposal range from praise to ‘bamboozled’

Resident reactions to Penetanguishene town dock proposal range from praise to ‘bamboozled’

Special council meeting invited the public to be part of the planning process
44 new COVID cases in Simcoe County on Friday, one in Tiny

44 new COVID cases in Simcoe County on Friday, one in Tiny

There are currently 575 cases in the region still active
Provincial parks offering free day use Mondays through Thursdays

Provincial parks offering free day use Mondays through Thursdays

Free day-use permits Monday to Thursday, and new tool to obtain permits in advance
Lower water levels aid planting of Northwinds' iconic Canadian flag

Lower water levels aid planting of Northwinds' iconic Canadian flag

For the past 20 years, Craigleith-area neighbours have teamed up to plant a Canadian flag a kilometre off the shore of Northwinds Beach
Tay water consumption doubled during long weekend, stressing systems undergoing upgrade

Tay water consumption doubled during long weekend, stressing systems undergoing upgrade

Staff worked around the clock to manage low pressure, which was jeopardizing municipality, councillor says
Mother of accused killer says she mopped up 'just a few drops' of blood

Mother of accused killer says she mopped up 'just a few drops' of blood

Dyrrin Daley, 28, is standing trial on two murder charges; His mother testified she thought her son had been in a bar fight