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Near zero visibility possible due to heavy, blowing snow tonight

Near zero visibility possible due to heavy, blowing snow tonight

Snow squalls are expected to continue into Tuesday morning
Price tag of new Orillia hospital could top $1 billion, council hears

Price tag of new Orillia hospital could top $1 billion, council hears

The City of Orillia, County of Simcoe and the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Foundation would be on the hook for about $250 million
CLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?

CLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?

In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the family of a Guelph woman run over by a 95-year-old driver is demanding action
Bogged down by bureaucracy, road to Canada bumpy for local nurse

Bogged down by bureaucracy, road to Canada bumpy for local nurse

'Human beings are all the same. We all have red blood in our veins. Instead of looking at papers, (they) should evaluate us on our skills,' says Mauritius native who now works at RVH
TBM will stick with internet and telephone voting in 2026

TBM will stick with internet and telephone voting in 2026

Town staff estimate that adding a paper ballot option for 2026 would cost an additional $10,000, council chooses to stick with internet/telephone voting
High winds expected to continue overnight

High winds expected to continue overnight

Wind gusts up to 80 km/h, 10 to 20 cm of snow possible, warns Environment Canada
PWHL was 'A Long Time Coming,' says documentary by Collingwood Lightning alumnus

PWHL was 'A Long Time Coming,' says documentary by Collingwood Lightning alumnus

Documentary will premier in Collingwood and will support girls who want to play hockey
Former TBM councillor blasts draft 2025 budget

Former TBM councillor blasts draft 2025 budget

Former councillor Rob Sampson calls for "zero-based budget' approached for The Blue Mountains, says council should be reduced from seven members to five
Councillors stick handle options for more ice time in Collingwood

Councillors stick handle options for more ice time in Collingwood

Motion to have staff find ways to maximize ice time in Collingwood and provide a capital plan to fully enclose the Central Park outdoor rink will be considered by councillors at their Jan. 27 meeting
Multi-vehicle crash in Thornbury prompts further travel warning from OPP

Multi-vehicle crash in Thornbury prompts further travel warning from OPP

Between five and ten vehicles were involved in a crash on Highway 26, which was closed while the vehicles were cleared away