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OPP LOOKING FOR 14yo EVAN LAST SEEN COLLINGWOOD
OPP are looking to the pubic in locating a missing 14 year old male last seen in the Collingwood area. Evan Puodziunas is 5'10", 180 pounds with short dark hair. He as last seen around 12:30am today in the 7th street area. Anyone with information is asked to call OPP.
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$40M LOTTO MAX TICKET SOLD IN GREY VALIDATED HOURS BEFORE EXPIRATION
A $40-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Grey County, set to expire tonight has been validated. Ontario Lottery and Gaming says they have contacted the person who validated the ticket and will now meet with them to determine whether they are its rightful owners. A last call for the ticket, sold one year ago today, to b...
Oct 28, 2026
ESSA DRUG BUST
A combined police effort has resulted in a drug bust in Essa Township today. Collingwood, Nottawasaga and Huronia West OPP charged a 45 year old Essa man with 3 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime as well as weapons offences. A search warrant executed today in E...
Oct 28, 2026
HWY 26 E of Stayner New Reduced Speed Limit
A note for users of Hwy 26 in and around Stayner - The Ministry of Transportation has reduced the speed limit to 60 km/h from 130 metres east of Phillips Street in Stayner to 140 metres east of Centre Line Road.
Oct 27, 2026
2026 Municipal Election Results - Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview Twp & Town of Blue Mountains
Elected Collingwood Mayor - Yvonne Hamlin Deputy Mayor - Chris Potts Councillor - Christopher Baines Councillor - Marianne Mcleod Councillor - Rob Ring Councillor - Ian MacCulloch Councillor - Jan Ferrigan Councillor - James McCrimmon Councillor - Steve Perry Clearview Township Mayor - Robert Macarthur Deputy Mayor - ...
Oct 26, 2026
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INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE IN COLLINGWOOD
A roadnote for Collingwood motorists. The intersection at Pretty River Parkway/Hume Street and Highway 26 West is scheduled for major maintenance tomorrow (OCT 23) from 6:30am to 4pm. The intersection will remain open, but traffic will be disrupted and limited at times. OPP will be onsite to assist with traffic control...
Oct 22, 2026
GREY BRUCE OPP LOOKING FOR WITNESSES IN MEAFORD COLLISION
Grey Bruce OPP are looking for witnesses following a collision yesterday in Meaford that saw Hwy 26 closed for several hours. The crash happened around 1:30pm at the intersection of Highway 26 and Grey Road 15. Police say a vehicle entered the intersection from Grey Road 15 and was struck by a westbound vehicle travell...
Oct 22, 2026
WASAGA BEACH MAN CHARGED IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION CASE
A 33 year old Wasaga Beach man faces charges in a child exploitation investigation. OPP along with Peel Regional Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Wasaga Beach back in June during which several electronic devices were seized. The accused was arrested in September and faces charges of making sexual abus...
Oct 22, 2026
Witness sought in 2024 Meaford Death - Update
Ontario Provincial Police thanking the public for its assistance in identifying a person who may have information surrounding an ongoing investigation in Meaford. Police say a 41-year-old man who'd been reported missing was found dead at Meaford Harbour back on October 23rd, 2024. Investigators have released images of ...
Oct 21, 2026
AREA ALL CANDIDATES MEETINGS
Collingwood will see two All Candidates Meetings this month, and one each in Wasaga Beach, and Clearview Township. In Collingwood, the first will be hosted by the Escarpment Corridor Alliance at the Legion September 18th from 5-7pm. The second will also be held at the Legion on September 30th and will be the Mayoral an...
Sep 9, 2026
2026 Municipal Election: Meaford Candidate Q + A
To help inform you about some of the perspectives of candidates running for mayor and council in the upcoming municipal election, Bayshore Broadcasting News sent questions to all those seeking office in municipalities across Grey and Bruce counties. The questions and responses from Meaford candidates are available belo...
Oct 15, 2026
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2026 Municipal Election: The Blue Mountains Candidate Q + A
To help inform you about some of the perspectives of candidates running for mayor and council in the upcoming municipal election, Bayshore Broadcasting News sent questions to all those seeking office in municipalities across Grey and Bruce counties. The questions and responses from The Blue Mountains candidates are ava...
Oct 15, 2026
WASAGA MAN CHARGED IN MARCH MOTEL FIRE
Huronia West have charged 58 year old local man in connection with a suspicious fire at a motel back in March. The accused faces charges of arson - with disregard for human life and failure to comply with an undertaking. He'll be a Collingwood courtroom October 27th.
Oct 15, 2026
WORK STARTS ON PARKING LOT AT WASAGA STARS ARENA
Wasaga Beach is advising residents that construction and tree clearing began today in preparation for the new parking lot to support the expansion of the Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library parking lot. Therefore, residents should anticipate construction noise, equipment activity, and truck traffic durin...
Oct 15, 2026
OPP GUARDIANS RUN SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The OPP will host its annual Guardians Run this Saturday October 17th, and make an announcement in support of Special Olympics Ontario. The Guardians Run is a 5 KM or 10 KM-event held every year to help raise funds for Special Olympics athletes across the province. As part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run initiative, t...
Oct 15, 2026
COLLINGWOOD HAUNTED TOURS ARE BACK
A popular Haunted Walking Tour returns to Collingwood promising terrifying tales and ghostly. The tours are scheduled for 7pm on October 23, 29th and 30th within Collingwood's Heritage Conservation District. The tours last about 90 minutes. For tickets and more info visit collingwood.ca
Oct 13, 2026
TBM OFFERS NEW WAY TO LODGE TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS
The Town of the Blue Mountains is looking to hear from the public on potential problem areas for traffic by introducing a new way to report traffic concerns. Locals can now report traffic safety concerns online through an existing Municipal Service Request form. Residents can report concerns including near misses, clos...
Oct 13, 2026
14&15 YO BOYS CHARGED WITH SHELBURNE ROBBERY
Two youths from the Midland area face charges in connection with a robbery in Shelburne. Dufferin OPP say it happened around 8:30 last night...The victim reported being assaulted by the accused individuals and having clothing items stolen. A 15-year-old male from Tiny Township, and a 14 year old from Midland face charg...
Oct 13, 2026
Tiny Township Election preview
Voting in Tiny will be conducted by internet and telephone. Voting opens October 13 and closes at 8 p.m. October 26. You'll find more information here. Voters in Tiny Township will choose a mayor, deputy mayor and three councillors. Mayor Dave Brunelle is a current Tiny councillor and was first elected in 2022. David K...
Oct 9, 2026
Blue Mountains Election Profile
Voting begins online and by telephone at 10 a.m. October 16th and continues around the clock until 8 p.m. October 26th. There will be no traditional advance poll or paper ballot in The Blue Mountains. For complete voting information visit the Town of The Blue Mountains election page. Voters will choose a mayor, deputy ...
Oct 9, 2026
POLICE WARN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SECOND DEADLIEST ON ROADS
A holiday weekend safety campaign led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is focused on high-risk driving behaviours that contribute to serious collisions. The OPP along with other police services remind motorists that over the last 10 years in Ontario, Thanksgiving weekends have had the second highest numb...
Oct 8, 2026
Springwater Election Preview
Eligible electors will be able to cast their ballot in one of two ways: 1) Vote anywhere by internet using a desktop computer, laptop computer, smartphone, mobile device, or tablet; or 2) In-person electronic voting at a designated voting location. You'll find details here. Voting Period Voting will open at 10:00 a.m. ...
Oct 8, 2026
Collingwood Election Preview
Internet voting opens October 8 at 10 a.m. and remains available until October 26 at 8 p.m. Paper-ballot advance voting will take place at the Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street: October 15 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 22 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 25 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Election Day, paper-ballot voting...
Oct 8, 2026
Wasaga Beach Election Preview
Voting is available online with Election Day voting on October 26th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Town is also holding advance paper-ballot voting at the RecPlex on October 14th, and at the Wasaga Stars Arena on October 17th. There are four candidates for mayor, two for deputy mayor, and fourteen candidates competing for ...
Oct 8, 2026
CGMH FOUNDATION IS MORE THAN HALF WAY TO FUNDING GOAL
The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation announced today that over half of the funding goal for the new hospital has been met. The goal is $150,000,000 and $90,000,000 has been raised. In a news release the Foundation acknowledged the generosity of donors, families, businesses, physicians, and community...
Oct 7, 2026












