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Move to hybrid school model 'a complete surprise' to local teachers, officials

Move to hybrid school model 'a complete surprise' to local teachers, officials

Union official urges board to use reserve funds to address 'the current crisis;' Board official says teachers 'will not be left there out on their own to figure this out'
Tay council sends staff back to the drawing board over property standards

Tay council sends staff back to the drawing board over property standards

Council called a staff report around property standards a 'premature' and 'rushed' and sent it back to committee to be vetted
North Simcoe service delivery review moves to next stage

North Simcoe service delivery review moves to next stage

Intent of the review is to consider “who does what” in the context of what is best and meets the needs of area residents and businesses
Lorna Tomlinson Residence receives $1,000 donation

Lorna Tomlinson Residence receives $1,000 donation

The money will be used for construction and operating costs
Simple noise dispute ends up 'creating havoc,' Tiny residents contend

Simple noise dispute ends up 'creating havoc,' Tiny residents contend

'This is like character assassination,' says resident of Copeland Creek Subdivision, talking of letters to council sent in by neighbours, accusing couple of being elitist
Profile project highlights outstanding women in the community (11 photos)

Profile project highlights outstanding women in the community (11 photos)

Women of Excellence Awards organizers shifted focus after their annual event was cancelled to create a unique series celebrating area women
Port Stanton landmark destroyed by early-morning fire (7 photos)

Port Stanton landmark destroyed by early-morning fire (7 photos)

Three people in neighbouring cottage were able to flee safely; 'This has been a go-to place for about 100 years,' says local resident
Simcoe County’s 2020 financial forecast still sunny – so far

Simcoe County’s 2020 financial forecast still sunny – so far

Despite COVID setbacks, financials indicate overall surplus of about $3.5 million, although treasurer warns ‘impact of the pandemic is ongoing’
County housing gets $3.4M boost from the province

County housing gets $3.4M boost from the province

'The pandemic has impacted our service providers and agencies, while increasing the needs among our most vulnerable residents,' says warden
Tay's boat launch gets closer council scrutiny

Tay's boat launch gets closer council scrutiny

Staff report says full-time staffing will be required for the boat launch to be restricted to Tay residents