Category Archives: Collingwood News
Alert Ready Test Happening Today
Get ready to be startled by an emergency alarm today---The National Public Alerting System is doing its bi-annual test. It sends emergency alerts through televisions, radios and wireless devices in th...
Nov 17, 2021 Source: Ministry Of Solicitor General
SMHDU Tues COVID-19 Update Includes 42 New Cases, 7 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths Seven of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 5 new hospitalizations and 101 newly r...
Nov 16, 2021
Province Pledges $75 million to Battle Cross-border Guns and Drugs
The Province is pledging $75 million over 3 years to crack down on the flow of cross-border guns and drugs. Today Premier Doug Ford said Ontario's gun and gang violence hasn't been slowed by the pande...
Nov 16, 2021
Virtual Events To Commemorate Louis Riel Day
It's Louis Riel Day. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Metis Nation of Ontario will host a series of virtual events this year to commemorate the legacy of Louis Riel. On this day we mark and c...
Nov 16, 2021 Source: Metis Nation Of Ontario
Now That Snow Is Falling, Here Are Some Winter Driving Safety Tips
Now that snow has arrived, the CAA, Ministry of Transportation and OPP have released some Winter Driving Safety Tips. They say to prepare yourself by visiting the Ministry of Transportation's website ...
Nov 16, 2021
Meaford To Expand Non-Resident Paid Parking Program In 2022
Meaford committee of the whole has passed a recommendation to expand the municipality's paid parking program for out-of-town visitors to include David Johnston Park and Meaford Harbour next year. A re...
Nov 16, 2021 Meaford Council Chambers. Photo by Claire McCormack
Concerts Are Back At Casino Rama Resort!
Concerts are coming back to Casino Rama Resort! Starting in January, you can enjoy shows by Russell Peters, Air Supply, Gordon Lightfoot and popular gameshow favourite, The Price is Right Live. Postpo...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Casino Rama Resort
Midland Man Facing Stunt Driving Charge
A 29-year-old Midland man is facing a stunt driving charge amongst others after police say he was clocked at 160 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone. Police say the vehicle was heading northbound from the new ro...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: OPP
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes Three Deaths, 155 New Cases, 55 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 155 new COVID-19 cases and 3 virus-related deaths in its first update from the weekend. It says 55 of today's cases are children. The healt...
Nov 15, 2021 SMDHU Mon COVID Case Count
Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges Following Collision In Wasaga Beach
A 44-year-old Elliott Lake man faces impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle collision in Wasaga Beach. The OPP responded to a crash on Sunday morning at Mosley Street near Puccini Drive. Poli...
Nov 15, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR