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Union says schools 'left to scramble' as province announces $25 million for school ventilation

In the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom, portable HEPA air purification units are front and centre.

Hospitals see surge in non-covid ER visits

As pandemic restrictions loosen and residents feel more comfortable leaving home, local hospitals are seeing a surge in emergency department visits.

Province invests millions to improve schools for a safe return to the classroom

The Ontario Government announced $25 million to improve ventilation for schools in Simcoe Muskoka and across the province.

Investigators working to find the cause of last month's propane explosion

Investigators are proceeding with the next steps in determining the cause of last month's massive propane explosion in Barrie's south end.

Muskoka Woods COVID-19 outbreak grows

Officials with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit have said both staff members and campers have tested positive for the virus

Anthropologist confirm bones found near a cemetery by a dog were human

Forensic anthropologists have confirmed a bone found by a dog in a field near a cemetery in Springwater Township was, in fact, a human bone.

Some frozen mangoes recalled due to possible Hepatitis A contamination

Air quality advisory for Muskoka lifted

Smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and eastern Manitoba caused high levels of air pollution for parts of Muskoka Wednesday

Airbnb says 'misunderstanding' led to booking confusion with actor John Cleese

Airbnb says a 'misunderstanding' led to British actor John Cleese being left without a place to stay while working on a movie in Ontario's cottage country.