Category Archives: Collingwood News
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 265 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 265 new COVID-19 cases today and one death. The death was a man over the age of 79 in Simcoe County. Today's update, which is the first sin...
May 02, 2022
OPP Investigating Attempted Abduction In Collingwood
The OPP is looking for a red sport utility type vehicle and its driver, after receiving a report of an attempted abduction over the weekend in Collingwood. Police say a female cyclist was riding in th...
May 02, 2022 OPP Cruiser
It's Tax Deadline Day!
It's tax deadline day; at least if you owe any money to the Canada Revenue Agency for 2021. If you're self-employed, you have until June 15th. Any Canadians who received COVID-19 relief such as the Ca...
May 02, 2022 Source: CRA
Multiple Charges Laid After Disturbance Call In Clearview Twp
OPP have laid multiple charges after a disturbance call involving a man armed with a knife, banging on doors, and threatening residents inside their apartments. Thursday morning police responded to an...
Apr 29, 2022 Photo: OPP cruiser
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 351 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 351 new COVID-19 cases. Today's update - the first since Wednesday - also includes 11 new hospitalizations. Currently, there are 37 people ...
Apr 29, 2022
Barrie Man Charged After Altercations with OPP and Hotel Staff
A 46-year-old Barrie man faces threat and mischief charges after an altercation with OPP and hotel staff in Midland. It happened at a King Street hotel last night. Police were called about an unwanted...
Apr 29, 2022 OPP Cruiser
Cook Farmhouse Saved From Demolition
The Cook Farmhouse has been temporarily saved from demolition. According to Simcoe.com, Wasaga Beach council agreed to consider selling the building on Klondike Park Road to Judy Wales at its meeting ...
Apr 29, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
2022 Ontario Budget Pledges Billions For Workers And Key Infrastructure
The Province has tabled its $198 billion 2022 budget. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says it's a budget that says yes to working for Ontario workers and building highways, transit, and key infras...
Apr 28, 2022
Our Collingwood Mural Official Unveiled
The "Our Collingwood Mural" has officially been unveiled. It is located on the side of Fathom at 470 First Street. The mural is considered a huge win for The Youth Centre and the Unity Collective, as ...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: Collingwood Youth Centre
It's The National Day Of Mourning To Remember Workers Injured/Killed On The Job
Today is the National Day of Mourning to remember workers who have suffered work-related disability, disease and death. According to the Workers Health and Safety Centre, over 300-thousand Ontario wor...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: OSSTF