Category Archives: Collingwood News
Cook Street Reconstruction Project Commences In Meaford
Work is scheduled to begin today on the Cook Street reconstruction project in Meaford. The $2.2-million project includes the replacement of water main, sanitary sewer, storm water sewer and the recons...
May 16, 2022 Project overview. (image from Municipality of Meaford website)
Recipient of the Robert G. Kemp Arts Award Announced
Tracey Lawko from Glen Huron has been announced as the 30th recipient of the Robert G. Kemp Arts Award. The $5000 cash prize was created in 1989 from a trust fund administered by the The Blue Mountain...
May 15, 2022 Source: BMFA
Backpacks for Youth Nominations Being Accepted
Glowing Hearts Charity (GHC) is preparing for its 2022 Backpacks for Youth program and nominations are now open. Last year, through the generosity of community members and sponsors, GHC was able to su...
May 15, 2022 Source: Glowing Hearts
Blue Mountain Film Festival Announces Line-Up
The line-up has been announced for this year's Blue Mountain Film Festival. It includes 25 films from 25 countries, including Canada, China, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Sweden, Israel, France, Saudi Arab...
May 15, 2022 Source: Blue Mountain Film Festival
Wasaga Beach Rotary Club Donates to Arena and Library Project
The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach has donated $80,000 to the town's twin-pad arena and library fundraising campaign. In recognition of the donation, the second floor multipurpose room and the youth spac...
May 15, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 192 New COVID-19 Cases, Three Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 192 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Four more people have been hospitalized with the virus too since the last update on Wednesday. Currently, ...
May 13, 2022
Arrest Made in Wasaga Beach Robbery
The OPP have charged a 38 year-old man, in connection with an incident Monday in Wasaga Beach which a senior was shoved to the ground after being robbed of cash. The suspect, from Wasaga Beach, faces ...
May 13, 2022 Image from OPP Twitter
Clearview Fire Danger Rating Increased To Moderate
Clearview 's fire danger rating is now moderate. All property owners interested in having an outdoor fire in Clearview Township are required to purchase a Burn Permit, and if the fire is larger than o...
May 12, 2022 Source: Twp of Clearview.
Name Released in Clearview Township Fatal Crash
The OPP have released the name of a man killed in a roll-over crash Sunday night in Clearview Township. He's been identified as 32 year old Micheal Price of Collingwood. He died when a vehicle left Co...
May 12, 2022 Source: OPP Twitter
New Tech At RVH To Fight Breast Cancer
The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer has adopted new technology for breast cancer surgery. The Royal Victoria Regional health centre has put the MOLLI device into service. Hospital officials say the tec...
May 12, 2022 Dr. Drew Schemmer, Medical Director/Chief of Medical Imaging and Dr. Renee Hanrahan, Deputy Chief of Surgery with the MOLLI device, a precise, easy-to-use new technology for breast cancer surgery. (RVH photo)