Category Archives: Collingwood News
Tree Clearing Begins On Hwy 26 And Wilson Ave In Springwater
Tree clearing along select areas of Wilson Drive and Highway 26 in Springwater is scheduled to begin today. This work is estimated to be completed within 2 weeks' time, weather dependent, during the h...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: Springwater Township
Simcoe County Museum Presents "Tasty Tours"
Registration is now open for the Simcoe County Museum's Tasty Tours. The virtual program explores how local chocolate and candy makers create their candy and allows participants to sample candy popula...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: County Of Simcoe
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 355 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 355 new COVID-19 cases today and four deaths. It's the first update since this past Friday. Deaths include a man between 65 and 79 years of...
Jan 31, 2022
Trudeau Condemns Desecration of National War Memorial/Terry Fox Statue & Other Actions During Trucker Convoy Protest
Canadians have the right to freedom of speech, assembly and expression, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Nazi symbolism, racist imagery, and the desecration of war memorials will not be tolerate...
Jan 31, 2022 CPAC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tests Positive For COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement on Twitter this morning. Trudeau wrote, "I'm feeling fine - and I'll continue to work remotely this week while ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Twitter
Parliament Resumes Following Two Days of Protests
It's back-to-work on Parliament Hill today. The House of Commons is slated to resume sitting this morning for the first time since the Christmas break and following two days of protests in Ottawa over...
Jan 31, 2022 Scazon / CC
Talks Begin With New Developer In Beachfront Lands
Plans to redevelop the town-owned land at Wasaga Beach are moving forward with a different developer. "Unfortunately, the town and Slate are unable to reach an agreement on the final purchase price of...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
SMDHU Hosting Walk-In COVID-19 Clinics This Week
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting a number of walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week. You can get a shot today at: 29 Sperling Dr. Barrie 10am - 6pm Holly Rec Centre 171 Mapleton ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Province's Reopening Plan Begins Today
The government's plan to reopen the province begins today. Several indoor settings are being able to reopen to the public with capacity limits in place, while other changes include: Increasing social ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Ontario Government
Impaired Charge Laid In Highway 26 Crash
A 30 year old Barrie man faces drunk driving charges after a fiery crash Friday night on Highway 26 east of Stayner. The head on collision resulted in a fire, and one of the drivers was trapped. OPP s...
Jan 30, 2022 Photo: D. Martin via CFES Fire chief / Twitter.