Category Archives: Collingwood News
Court Appearance Today For Man Accused In Collingwood Homicide
A man arrested in connection with a homicide in Collingwood is due to make a court appearance via video today. The OPP says John Collins (57) from Orillia is charged with first degree murder in the de...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: Facebook
It's Graduation Day At Georgian College!
More than 3,500 students are set to graduate at Georgian College's first in-person ceremonies since the pandemic began. Alumni who graduated virtually in 2020 and 2021 have also been invited back for ...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: Georgian College
Wasaga Beach Makes Changes To Discourage Some Street Parking
In response to concerns expressed by residents living on streets near beach areas, the Town of Wasaga Beach has launched a new parking initiative to encourage people to park in municipal lots. On-stre...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
SIU Investigates Use of ARWENs in Penetanguishene
The province's Special Investigations Unit is looking into an incident where OPP officers discharged anti-riot weapon enfields (ARWENs) at a 28-year-old man in Penetanguishene. Police were called to a...
Jun 12, 2022 Logo: Special Investigations Unit
Orillia Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Collingwood
Police have charged an Orillia man with first-degree murder. On Friday morning, Collingwood OPP were called to a home in the Georgian Meadows neighbourhood, and found a deceased woman inside. Police s...
Jun 12, 2022 Source: opp.ca
11 Arrested, Drugs Seized In Simcoe County & GTA Investigation
There has been a major drug operation involving police across central Ontario, including Simcoe County. According to the OPP, 11 people face more than 100 charges after police raids in Springwater Tow...
Jun 11, 2022 Source: OPP
Suspicious death in Collingwood
Provincial police are investigating a suspicious death in Collingwood. Officers were called to a house on Alyssa Drive in Georgian Meadows area Friday morning where a female body was found. A news rel...
Jun 10, 2022 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
It's Butter Tart Festival Weekend!
It's Butter Tart Festival weekend! Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival and Contest is taking place in downtown Midland this Saturday from 9am-5pm. The popular event began in 2013 and draws hundreds of...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Butter Tart Festival
Collingwood Launches Communications Survey For Local Residents
The Town of Collingwood has launched a Communications Survey for local residents. It wants to learn more about how well its communications methods are working and what it can do to improve to ensure r...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Town of Collingwood
Bayside Summer Soiree Kicks Off In Penetanguishene
The Bayside Summer Soiree kicks off in Penetanguishene tonight. It is a weekly outdoor event on the shores of Georgian Bay, where you can enjoy live music, entertainment, outdoor movies and much more ...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Town of Penetanguishene