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How one public health unit is tackling Ontario's biggest measles outbreak in decades

How one public health unit is tackling Ontario's biggest measles outbreak in decades

'The seriousness of measles, the number of cases, what infection really looks like, the complications, the hospitalizations: People forget if you haven't seen it around for decades.'
VIDEO: Ontario woman caught in crossfire of Mexico shooting

VIDEO: Ontario woman caught in crossfire of Mexico shooting

Tonight on 'Closer Look': After a dream vacation spiralled into a nightmare, a Northern Ontario woman is warning fellow travellers to be vigilant if they're heading to Mexico for March Break
Partially treated wastewater sent to Beaver River March 6

Partially treated wastewater sent to Beaver River March 6

The town's UV equipment failed, but has since been repaired
Local police say scam reports on the rise this week

Local police say scam reports on the rise this week

Someone has been calling around Collingwood and The Blue Mountains trying to scam grandparents, say police
15 local seniors get temporary housing in modular homes

15 local seniors get temporary housing in modular homes

Four months after the homes opened, three seniors have found permanent housing thanks to the help they received
Connaught student returns rent money to senior on pension

Connaught student returns rent money to senior on pension

‘Through that little deed, she impacted the trajectory of someone’s life, and that’s a big deal,’ says Connaught principal
Supreme Court strikes down Ford government’s third-party political ads law

Supreme Court strikes down Ford government’s third-party political ads law

Restrictions on third-party advertising ahead of elections let political parties ‘drown out’ other groups such as unions: top court
With tariffs looming, Grey County launches online hub to support local businesses

With tariffs looming, Grey County launches online hub to support local businesses

Grey County is encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally, supporting local businesses helps the community and local economy
Several roads closed as Springwater declares 'significant weather event'

Several roads closed as Springwater declares 'significant weather event'

An emergency warming centre remains open at Elmvale Community Hall on Queen Street West for anyone who needs shelter
Blues third in league heading into OJHL playoffs this weekend

Blues third in league heading into OJHL playoffs this weekend

‘Every year is a different book. You face different challenges. For us, our main focus is playing the right way. We look at it one game at a time,’ says Collingwood Blues’ head coach