Category Archives: Collingwood News
Stunt Driver Stopped in Nottawa: OPP
A stunt driver has been stopped in Nottawa. The OPP says a vehicle was clocked at 155 km/hr in a 60 zone in a residential area and then failed to stop at a stop sign early last Thursday morning. Polic...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: OPP
SMDHU Reports 480 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 50 of today's cases are children. 312 of today's cases are fully vaccinated, 22 partially vaccina...
Jan 06, 2022
Ontario Accelerating Boosters for Education and Child Care Staff
The Province is accelerating boosters for education and child care staff. Today Minister of Education Stephen Lecce issued a statement on additional measures and supports to protect children, staff, a...
Jan 06, 2022 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)
Omicron Scammers Sending Fake Benefit Texts
Barrie police have issued a warning about scam text messages directing users to click on a link to receive the"Canada Emergency Omicron Benefit". One such message was sent to a police issued phone. Po...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
OPP Wraps Its Festive RIDE Campaign Having Charged 650 + Drivers
The OPP concluded its annual Festive RIDE campaign on January 2nd, having charged 655 drivers with impaired driving. Over the 46-day campaign, officers worked 24/7, conducting 8,370 RIDE events across...
Jan 06, 2022 OPP Cruiser
Collingwood Blues Hosting Hot Dogs For Hockey
Since junior hockey is on hold, the Collingwood Blues is taking steps to advocate for youth sports in our community. Beginning this Friday, January 7, the Blues will start a new initiative called "Hot...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Collingwood Blues
OPP Respond To Person In Crisis in Midland
The OPP has successfully helped a person in crisis in Midland. Police were called to an apartment above a Young and Eighth Street business yesterday, when officers negotiated with the person and two h...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: OPP
Drug Trafficking Investigation In Wasaga Beach, Stayner and Collingwood
Two people have been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Collingwood, Stayner and Wasaga Beach. Police say the investigation began in April and culminated with a traffic st...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: OPP
Three Alleged Drunk Drivers Arrested Within 10 Hours
Three suspected drunk drivers have been arrested by Huronia West OPP within a 10-hour time span. Police say a vehicle collided with a pole on Sunnidale near George Johnson Road on Tuesday night, when ...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: OPP
Collingwood's Outdoor Rink Opens Today
Collingwood's outdoor rink opens at 9 this morning. Masks are required and all skaters MUST pre-register online before arriving at the Outdoor Rink. Skating hours will be Mon-Sun 9am-10pm. To register...
Jan 06, 2022 Town Of Collingwood