Category Archives: Collingwood News
Clearview Fire Chief Takes Leave of Absence
Clearview Fire Chief Roree Payment has taken a leave of absence. In the interim Clearview Township will receive scheduled assistance from Springwater's Fire Chief Jeff Kirk, while Clearview's Deputy C...
Mar 30, 2022 Source: Clearview Fire
County of Simcoe Bursary Program Accepting Applications
If you are or know a Simcoe County Student attending a post-secondary institution in the province this fall, they could be eligible for the County of Simcoe Bursary program. There are up to 21 bursari...
Mar 30, 2022 Source: County of Simcoe
Collingwood Art On The Street Returns
Collingwood Art on the Street is coming back, with an outdoor gallery of hand-painted chairs by artists of all ages. The Downtown BIA is inviting visual artists to submit chair designs for the event a...
Mar 30, 2022 Source: Experience Collingwood
Spring Storm Threatens Simcoe-Muskoka and Leads To Bus Cancellations
A potent spring storm is threatening Simcoe-Muskoka today. A Freezing Rain Warning is in effect for the region. Environment Canada says ice pellets and freezing rain are expected to begin this morning...
Mar 30, 2022 Kevin / CC
Ask an Expert: Why Your Social Strategy Matters
Have you wondered how you can harness the power of #socialmedia to grow your business? The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office is hosting its next #AskanExpert virtual event this week, which ...
Mar 29, 2022 Source: County of Simcoe Economic Development Office
Special Weather Statement Issued for Simcoe-Muskoka
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Simcoe-Muskoka. Environment Canada is warning of the potential for snow, ice pellets and freezing rain on Wednesday morning and afternoon. It says a mix...
Mar 29, 2022 Source: Environment Canada
Will Smith Issues Public Apology For Oscars Assault
Will Smith has issued a formal apology to Chris Rock, after assaulting him onstage during this year's Oscar awards. Smith slapped Rock in the face on Sunday night, after the comedian made a joke about...
Mar 29, 2022 Image: AFP/Robyn Beck via ETX Daily Up
Tay Resident Facing Theft Charges
A 40-year-old Tay Township man faces theft and other charges after building materials were stolen from a West Service Road address. The owner called OPP after 5 pm Friday to report the theft. Police f...
Mar 28, 2022 OPP Cruiser
Penetanguishene Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge
A 30-year-old Penetanguishene man faces an impaired driving charge after a R.I.D.E. stop on Brunelle Side Road at Fuller Avenue in Midland. OPP stopped the man at 12:44 am Saturday. He now faces an Ov...
Mar 28, 2022 Source: OPP
SMDHU Mon Report Includes 303 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 303 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Deaths include a woman and a man between the ages of 65 and79 from Simcoe County It's the first upda...
Mar 28, 2022