Category Archives: Collingwood News
No More Comments On Wasaga Beach Social Media Pages
Effective immediately, the town of Wasaga Beach will no longer allow commenting on its social media platforms. Mayor Nina Bifolchi explains why. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=270697588402062&e...
Oct 27, 2021 Source: Town Of Wasaga Beach Facebook
SMHDU Wed COVID-19 Update Includes 15 New Cases, 6 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. Today's cases include 6 children. Today's cases also include one new hospitalization and 5 newly r...
Oct 27, 2021
Smaller Waste Carts To Be Offered To Simcoe County Residents
Simcoe County councillors voted Tuesday to allow residents the option to exchange their new large waste bins for smaller ones. The county has delivered the large carts to thousands of households, and ...
Oct 26, 2021 Source: County of Simcoe.
SMHDU Tues COVID-19 Update Includes 13 New Cases, 5 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 13 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Five of today's reported cases are children. Today's update also includes two new hospitalizatio...
Oct 26, 2021 SMDHU Oct 26 COVID Cases Count
Ontario Launching New and Improved Inspections Program for Long-Term Care
The Province says new and improved inspections are coming for Ontario's long-term care homes. Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips says Ontario will fix long-term care by investing $20 million this...
Oct 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Rod Phillips on Twitter
New Trudeau Cabinet Unveiled In Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new cabinet this morning at a special ceremony held at Rideau Hall. Chrystia Freeland remains Finance Minister and Deputy PM. Other notable swearing-ins incl...
Oct 26, 2021 Paul VanDerWerf / CC
Ontario's Working for Workers Act Includes "Disconnect" Time
The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes today that it says would, if passed, make the province the best place for people to work, live and raise a family. The proposed changes would ...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Ontario
Former Barrie OPP Building Could Become Affordable Housing
Simcoe County councillors are considering a plan plan to turn the former OPP detachment on highway 400 in Barrie, into 150 units of affordable housing. The property was purchased by the county from th...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Simcoe.ca
Matching Gift Campaign at RVH In Honour of Respiratory Therapists
To honour the life saving work of RVH respiratory therapists, local philanthropist Jane Brown Jackson is launching a matching gift fundraiser. The campaign is kicking off during National Respiratory T...
Oct 25, 2021 Community philanthropist Jane Brown Jackson is matching every donation to RVH up to $10,000 in honour of respiratory therapists. Proceeds raised will support patient care at RVH. (Photo supplied by RVH)
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 43 New Cases, 14 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 14 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 27 newly resolved cases. To date, 86 percen...
Oct 25, 2021 Oct 25 SMDHU COVID-19 Update