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Lakehead launches program aimed at reconciliation through education

Lakehead launches program aimed at reconciliation through education

The goal is to encourage discussions on social inclusion, Indigenous culture, and holistic approaches to dialogue in Thunder Bay and Simcoe County
Penetanguishene council moves ahead with 1.5% municipal tax rate

Penetanguishene council moves ahead with 1.5% municipal tax rate

Some discussion ensued around the bylaw contract and arena part-time positions, as well as grants for Sistema Huronia Music Academy and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Working homeless left out in the cold during local housing crunch

Working homeless left out in the cold during local housing crunch

'Renters are under very heavy financial pressure right now,' says CMHC market analyst
Provincial funding could fuel multiple community projects in Tay

Provincial funding could fuel multiple community projects in Tay

An additional parking lot and a hard surface at Oakwood Park, bridge overpass at First Avenue trail in Port McNicoll, and outdoor exercise equipment in multiple parks are some projects on the list staff will pitch to council this Thursday.
Town dock vision shared with Penetanguishene council tonight

Town dock vision shared with Penetanguishene council tonight

Public consultation next step in preparation of town dock secondary plan
Bill Gordon's fate up for discussion at tonight's Midland council meeting

Bill Gordon's fate up for discussion at tonight's Midland council meeting

Other agenda matters include a deputation about the Island Princess' request to dock and sail from Midland’s town dock and a report on Midland’s waterworks master plan
Cornell acclaimed as county warden, Innisfil mayor joins as deputy

Cornell acclaimed as county warden, Innisfil mayor joins as deputy

Midland Deputy Mayor Mike Ross was elected vice chair of the corporate services committee
Mental health, addictions and housing top community well-being concerns, county study shows

Mental health, addictions and housing top community well-being concerns, county study shows

Tay Township council will also look at crime stats and update on official plan at the first of three committee meetings this week
Waypoint reports positive COVID case, testing now ongoing at four hospital units

Waypoint reports positive COVID case, testing now ongoing at four hospital units

Working with the health unit, the Penetanguishene facility has instituted a number of new safety measures
GBGH's Giving Tuesday campaign proves successful

GBGH's Giving Tuesday campaign proves successful

The current vital signs monitors at GBGH are great for most situations in the hospital, but the specialty End Tidal C02 Monitors provide an increased level of safety