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Foundation purchases land to secure future hospital expansion

Foundation purchases land to secure future hospital expansion

Hospital foundation purchases 22 acres next to the current hospital property to give healthcare in the area a possible expansion in the future.
Weather and local economy impact pet complaints: Official

Weather and local economy impact pet complaints: Official

Dog tags are not only a way of ensuring pets are vaccinated but serve as identification if the animal is lost or injured, says animal control officer
Tay signs pact with neighbour to ensure safety on the water

Tay signs pact with neighbour to ensure safety on the water

Tay's pact with Georgian Bay Township provides access to their marine units; 'We’re all in this together ... it makes sense for us to partner,' says fire chief
Graffiti 'looks like hell' and needs to be addressed: councillor

Graffiti 'looks like hell' and needs to be addressed: councillor

'It's just vandalism and ... It tends to stay on a lot longer than it should,' said Penetanguishene politician; Staff asked to develop a bylaw 'with teeth'
Natural gas could be on tap for Paradise Point and Forest Harbour

Natural gas could be on tap for Paradise Point and Forest Harbour

The two areas currently don't have access to natural gas; Enbridge is hoping to get provincial funding to expand their service in the region
Tay Township vows to tackle six priority issues in coming months

Tay Township vows to tackle six priority issues in coming months

Council has prioritized six issues from 2020-2022 strategic plan; 'Let's tackle these six now and get them done and then pick six more,' says mayor
Snow squall warning in effect: Environment Canada

Snow squall warning in effect: Environment Canada

Total snowfall amounts in excess of 50 cm by this evening are possible
Weather cancels all area school buses

Weather cancels all area school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
Attorney General pushes for ways to reduce court delays

Attorney General pushes for ways to reduce court delays

'Judicial vacancies are sitting unfilled for far too long while people are left waiting for their day in court to resolve their legal matters,' says Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MPP Doug Downey
New 'conversation piece' helps create 'more vibrant' downtown

New 'conversation piece' helps create 'more vibrant' downtown

Local artist Camille Myles proud of art installation in downtown Penetanguishene; 'It makes for a nicer, more vibrant downtown and creates a conversation piece'