Category Archives: Collingwood News
Flash Freeze Leads To Bus Cancellations and Road Closures
All weather warnings have ended for our region, but thanks to heavy rain ahead of a flash freeze, there are very icy road conditions reported across the region this morning. The forecast is calling fo...
Feb 23, 2022 Ruth Hartnup / CC
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 239 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 239 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death. Today's update is the first since Friday. It also includes 2 new hospitalizations. At least 43 people a...
Feb 22, 2022
Canada and Ontario Help Provide Supportive Housing in Midland
Thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments, residents of Midland will have access to more transitional, supportive housing. $3.6 million has been announced to help create a t...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: Ontario Government
Springwater Hosting Heritage-At-Home Series
The Township of Springwater is offering a new virtual presentation offered in celebration of Ontario Heritage Week. Through the newly developed "Heritage at Home" platform, residents will be able to e...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: Springwater Township
It's World Thinking Day In Collingwood
Today, February 22, 2022 has been declared as "World Thinking Day" in the Town of Collingwood. The day is celebrated by Girl Guides of Canada and champions issues affecting girls and young women aroun...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: Town Of Collingwood
Minesing United Church Is Closing
Minesing United Church is closing. The church made the announcement on Facebook, writing: Today we share the very sad news that Minesing United Church will be closing. For over 150 years we have been ...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: Facebook
Fatal Snowmobile Crash On Six Mile Lake
The OPP is continuing its investigation into a fatal snowmobile crash on Six Mile Lake that claimed the life of an Oro-Medonte man. Police say 23 year old Kye Linssen was killed, and a 23 year old Tor...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: OPP
Victim in Fatal Springwater Crash Identified
The victim of a fatal crash in Springwater has been identified. Police say a pickup truck and a vehicle collided on County Road 90 at George Johnston Road, just before 6 o'clock on Sunday night, claim...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: OPP
Provincial Government Eliminating Licence Plate Sticker Fees
The Ontario government is eliminating licence plate renewal fees for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, effective March 13, 2022. It is also eliminating the requirement to ...
Feb 22, 2022 Source: Service Ontario
Automated Pizza Machine Available In The Blue Mountains
A Collingwood mom has opened Blue Mountains first automated pizza machine. PizzaForno is a special kiosk that serves up fresh artisan pizza that is ready in 3 minutes, and available 24 hours a day, 7 ...
Feb 19, 2022 Source: Facebook