Category Archives: Collingwood News
Collision With Motorcycle in Blue Mountains Leaves Cyclist Dead
A collision between a motorcycle and bicycle in the Blue Mountains has left one person dead. The OPP says the crash happened around 930 this morning on Highway 26 at Grey Road 113. Police say the cycl...
May 09, 2022
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 227 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 227 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths. Deaths include a Simcoe County man between 45 and 64 years old and a Muskoka man over the age of 7...
May 09, 2022
Ontario PCs Pledge To Increase Disability Support Payment Rates if Re-elected
The Ontario PCs are pledging to increase financial support provided through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) by five percent if re-elected. It would be the largest increase in more than a...
May 09, 2022
Fatal Crash In Clearview
The OPP say a person has been killed in a rollover crash in Clearview Township. Emergency responders were called around 9:30 p.m. Sunday to the sixth concession near Side Road 30 and 31. Police say th...
May 09, 2022 Image from Twitter
Four Charged In Barrie Stabbing
Barrie police have charged four teenagers with attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. The charges are in connection with a stabbing on Johnson Street on April 30, in which a 1...
May 09, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
Wasaga Beach Getting Its Own Placemaking Sign
Mount Lee in Los Angeles is home to the famous 'Hollywood' sign and soon Wasaga Beach will have its own placemaking sign. Council has awarded a contract to Excellent Signs and Displays Inc., for the p...
May 08, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach's Open Patio Program Extended
Wasaga Beach council has authorized expanding the Open Patios program to include performances any day of the week. Launched in 2021, as a COVID-19 business recovery initiative, the program provides bu...
May 08, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
New Equipment For Wasaga Beach Skatepark
Wasaga Beach is investing in new skateboard park equipment for local youth. Members of council have awarded the design, creation, and installation of two new skateboard ramps at Oakview Woods Skateboa...
May 08, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Former Chief Librarian in Wasaga Beach Has Passed Away
On behalf of council and staff, Wasaga Beach Mayor Nina Bifolchi has extended condolences to the family of Olive Kanat. Olive worked for the Wasaga Beach Public Library, retiring as chief librarian in...
May 08, 2022 Source: Carruthers Davidson
Registration Opens for SCDSB Summer School Programs
Registration is now open for summer school in the Simcoe County District School Board. It offers a variety of summer programs, which can create flexibility in a student's schedule during the regular s...
May 08, 2022 SCDSB Logo