Category Archives: Collingwood News
Collingwood Man Wins $2 Million In Lottery Draw
Donald Turner of Collingwood is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 top prize worth $2 million. He won it in the June 11th, 2022 draw. Retired from the automotive industry, he says he is a regular...
Jul 14, 2022
Simcoe County Updating Tourism Strategy
Simcoe County is working on an updated tourism strategy. The County is partnering with its member municipalities, residents, tourism operators, and stakeholders to create a destination development act...
Jul 14, 2022 Source: experience.simcoe.ca
Gas Prices Falling Again
There's been another drop in the retail price of gasoline. Prices for regular dropped about 7 cents per litre Thursday. Experts say it may drop a few more pennies Friday. Gas prices have been fluctuat...
Jul 14, 2022 The price of gas dropped to $1.70 in Orillia on July 14.
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Blue Mountains Resort Calls For Artist Submissions Celebrating Indigenous People
The Blue Mountains resort is putting out a call or artist submissions as part of an installation to elevate Indigenous voices. Blue Mountains Resort Manager of Public Relations Tara Lovell says in a n...
Jul 13, 2022 Source: bluemountain.ca
Quebec Man Charged In Wasaga Kidnapping
A person has been charged with kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of Elnaz Tamiri, who was abducted from a house in Wasaga Beach in January. A 35 year old from Quebec is now charged with ...
Jul 12, 2022 Source:@BringElnazHome/Twitter.
First Draft Of Collingwood's updated Official Plan Released.
The first draft of Collingwood's updated official plan has been released by the town. The plan includes a guide for community growth to 2041, an updated Natural Heritage System, and land use policies ...
Jul 12, 2022 Source: engage.collingwood.ca
Stranded Paddleboarder, dog, rescued from Minesing Wetlands
Officers from the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police with the assistance of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and some good Samaritans rescued a stranded paddleboarder and her...
Jul 12, 2022 File photo of Minesing Wetlands. Source: nvca.on.ca
Blue Mountain Looking For Artist Submissions For Mountaintop Installation
Blue Mountain Resort is looking for professional artists ( or artist groups) to submit proposals for a large outdoor, three-dimensional public artwork which will be displayed at the top of Blue mounta...
Jul 12, 2022 Source: bluemountain.ca
Election Info Session Tuesday In Wasaga Beach
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing is presenting a free Candidate & Third-Party Information Session on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Wasaga Beach Council Chambers at 30 Lewis Stre...
Jul 11, 2022
OPP Motorcycle Now Patrolling Area Roads
The Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP have added a motorcycle to their fleet. The Harley Davidson bike will be used to patrol area roads as part of the detachment's traffic safety efforts. In June OP...
Jul 11, 2022 OPP Photo