Category Archives: Collingwood News
OSPCA kicks off its iAdopt for the Holidays campaign
Give an animal in need the gift of a loving forever home this holiday season with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, which officially launches today. Presented by ...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: OSPCA
Georgian Offering Free Menstrual Products At All Campuses
Georgian College is offering free menstrual products at all of its campuses. It recently installed free menstrual product dispensers in washrooms across all seven college campuses, so that no one has ...
Nov 15, 2021 Georgian College recently installed new free menstrual product dispensers in washrooms across all seven college campuses. The initiative was launched by the Georgian College Students' Association (GCSA). Ishaan Sachdeva, President of the Barrie Campus GCSA and Sheona Morrison, Manager of Student Leadership at Georgian College showcase one of the new dispensers.
Wasaga Beach's Toys For Tickets Campaign Returns
The Town of Wasaga Beach's annual Toys for Tickets campaign has begun. Every person who receives a parking ticket - with the exception of accessibility parking violations - is eligible to participate ...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Rob Potter Has Passed Away
It is with great sadness that the Town of The Blue Mountains announces that Deputy Mayor Rob Potter has passed away. He died peacefully yesterday afternoon with his wife Linda and his family by his si...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Town Of Blue Mountains
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale and the Blue Mountains. Environment Canada says flurries coming in off of Georgian Bay will be heavy at times this afte...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Environment Canada
COVID-19 Booster Shot Availability Expands In Simcoe-Muskoka
The availability of COVID-19 booster shots is being expanded to all community clinics in Simcoe-Muskoka today. They provide an extra layer of protection against the virus, particularly the highly tran...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Draft 2 Of Wasaga Beach's 2022 Budget
Members of Wasaga Beach council have looked at draft 2 of the proposed 2022 budget. Watch the meeting. Council members have also authorized a budget public meeting on Dec. 14, when staff will present ...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: Wasaga Beach
Final Week For Wye Marsh Online Silent Auction
It's the final week for the Wye Marsh annual fundraiser. It features an online silent auction with incredible prizes including artwork, gift certificates to local restaurants, excursions, spa packages...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: Wye Marsh
Simcoe County Paramedic Services Kick Off 19th Annual Toy Drive
The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has kicked off its 2021 Toy Drive to support families in need. Due to the pandemic, residents are being asked to consider donating online by clicking here. New,...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: County of Simcoe Paramedic Services
Resident Feedback Wanted As Collingwood Starts Drafting 2022 Budget
The Town of Collingwood has started drafting its 2022 Operating & Capital Budget. Now, it wants to hear from residents about what's important to them and how the town should invest their tax dolla...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: Town of Collingwood