Category Archives: Collingwood News
Ontario Expanding Choices for Prospective Nursing Students
The Ontario government has launched Georgian College's new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Details were shared yesterday by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universit...
Oct 08, 2021
Almost 200 Pieces of Litter Removed From Georgian Bay
Almost 200 pieces of litter have been removed from portions of Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) and its volunteers have done the first 'sort' of litter captured by 2 trash-trapping devices ins...
Oct 08, 2021
Wasaga Beach Library Seeking Members For Youth Band
Wasaga Beach Library is looking for members for its Youth Band. It says all levels are welcome and no auditions are required. Just bring your instrument! The Youth Band is open to kids over the age of...
Oct 08, 2021
Paint Your Pet Fundraiser For OSPCA Midland
A Paint Your Pet fundraiser is being held this weekend for the SPCA in Midland. Dog Grrrl Canada and MegaMindful Living are hosting an event at the animal centre on King Street from 11-4 this Saturday...
Oct 08, 2021
Collingwood Museum Offering Halloween Activity Kits
The Collingwood Museum is offering Halloween-themed activity kits for kids. Designed for children ages 6-12, the heritage-inspired kits include materials for two seasonal crafts, activity pages, a sca...
Oct 08, 2021
It's Hootenany Time in Wasaga Beach
It's Hootenany weekend in Wasaga Beach. The 4th Annual Hootenanny celebrates Fall in Wasaga! Outdoors at the Rec Plex tomorrow (Saturday) from noon until 5 , there will be farm animals, wagon rides, a...
Oct 08, 2021
OPP Seeking Driver Who Fled Police, Collided With Vehicle Near Midland
The OPP are looking for a dark grey chevy sedan and its male driver after a crash in the Midland area. An officer tried to stop an erratic driver along Highway 12 at Jones Road Thursday morning. The v...
Oct 07, 2021 OPP Photo
Province Advises On Thanksgiving and Hallowe'en COVID-19 Safety
The Province is urging people to take caution and follow safety protocols this Thanksgiving Long Weekend and Hallowe'en too. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kieran Moore says this long weekend looks differe...
Oct 07, 2021
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 19 New Cases, 4 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 19 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. 4 of today's cases are children. To date, 85 percent of the region's over 12 population has received its...
Oct 07, 2021
Pollinate Collingwood Hosting Movie Screening Tonight
Pollinate Collingwood is hosting a free movie screening of Hometown Habitat, Stories of Bringing Nature Home. The 90-minute environmental, education documentary is focused on showing how and why nativ...
Oct 07, 2021