Category Archives: Collingwood News
NEW STREET DRUG EXTREMELY TOXIC
The OPP and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit have issued a drug alert. Officials say there is an extremely toxic drug on the streets known as "red down". It is believed to be a form of fentanyl...
Aug 06, 2025
DO YA FEEL LUCKY?
The Wasaga Beach Rotary Club announced today that the 26th annual Corvette Lottery, benefiting a slew of local charities - is now live. The prize package is valued at $135,000, including a cash...
Aug 06, 2025
STUDENTS WARNED OF SUSPENSIONS FOR INCOMPLETE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says suspensions for students in grades 11 and 12 whose vaccinations aren't up to date will be effective September 23rd. The Health Unit says it sent letters ho...
Aug 05, 2025
Police Recover Two More Bodies In Murder, Arson Investigation; Suspect Still At-Large
Bracebridge OPP say that the remains of two more people have been found inside a home on Beatrice Town Line Road. Police were called to the home on Friday evening, and when they arrived they found the...
Aug 04, 2025
Wildfire Smoke May Cause Irritation, Affect Breathing
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted a special air-quality statement over much of the province. Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air qual...
Aug 03, 2025 A map showing wildfire smoke coverage (image via firesmoke.ca)
Police Search For Murder, Arson Suspect Following Shelter-In-Place Order
Following a shelter-in-place order that was issued Friday night, Bracebridge OPP are now asking for the public's help in finding a wanted person in connection with a death and arson. On Friday evening...
Aug 03, 2025
WASAGA MAN CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED IN COLLINGWOOD
Collingwood OPP charged a Wasaga Beach man with a slew of charges, including impaired driving this morning. The man, who is 42 years old was pulled over at First and Oak streets in Collingwood around ...
Jul 31, 2025
MAYOR DEFENDS VISION AND PLAN FOR WASAGA BEACH
Wasaga Beach Mayor Brian Smith issued a statement today regarding the vision for the beach and to address concerns about the province's proposal to return less than 60 hectares of parkland to the town...
Jul 30, 2025
MOST OF SIMCOE COUNTY UNDER TOTAL FIRE BAN
As of noon today (July 30) total fire bans are going into effect in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Clearview. They join Springwater, and Innisfil as the fire danger rating continues to rise beca...
Jul 30, 2025
COLLINGWOOD STUNT DRIVERS CHARGED
photo Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP Collingwood OPP have charged two local drivers with offences including stunt driving after being stopped early yesterday (July 28). An officer conductin...
Jul 29, 2025