Category Archives: Collingwood News
SMDHU Thurs Update Includes 71 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 71 new COVID-19 cases and one death. Today's update also includes 1 new hospitalization. There are 23 people hospitalized with the virus cu...
Mar 10, 2022
Georgian College Announces Kevin Weaver as next President and CEO
Kevin Weaver has been named the next President and CEO of Georgian College. It's effective June 20th. The Georgian College Board of Governors selected Weaver who will succeed Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes ...
Mar 10, 2022
Not Everyone Agrees With Decision To Lift Mask Mandate
Not everyone agrees with the province's decision to lift mask mandates for indoor settings on March 21st. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) says the government's decision is "ill-co...
Mar 10, 2022 Source: ETFO
SMDHU Wed Update includes 79 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 79 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death. 22 people are hospitalized with the virus across the region and 7 people are in ICU. No new hospitalizat...
Mar 09, 2022
Ontario To Lift Mandatory Mask Wearing For Most Settings March 21st
Ontario's top doctor Dr. Kieran Moore says the Province's mask mandate for most settings will end on March 21st. Today the Chief Medical Officer announced the Provincial plan. "With continued improvem...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: CPAC
Nominations Open For Historical Appreciation/Significance Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Historical Appreciation Award and the Historical Significance Award. They are open to all property owners and residents who have played a significant role in the ...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: Town Of Wasaga Beach
The Masked Singer National Tour Stopping At Casino Rama
The Masked Singer National Tour is making a stop at Casino Rama Resort. It will feature favourite characters from the show and surprise celebrity guests. Saturday, June 11 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: ...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: Casino Rama
Eight Local Sites Competing in Online March Madness Artifact Competition
Eight local sites across Simcoe County are competing in a March Madness artifact showdown online. The museums, art centres and historic sites participating in the event are from Collingwood, Orillia, ...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: Simcoe County
Local Artists Help Create Safe Rooms At The G&M
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital has partnered with a couple of local artists to help create enhanced therapeutic spaces for mental health patients. The hospital has two safe rooms which have b...
Mar 08, 2022 Photo: Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
SMDHU Tues Update Includes 113 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 113 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Deaths include two men from Simcoe County between the ages of 65 and 79. Today's update also include...
Mar 08, 2022