Category Archives: Collingwood News
Different Rules For Vaccinated/Unvaccinated Students This Fall
There will be different rules for students and staff who have been fully vaccinated or not vaccinated once Ontario schools reopen this fall. Moore said that about 35 per cent of youth aged 12-17, whic...
Jul 28, 2021 Lindy Buckley / CC
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Five New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting five new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Barrie, 2 in Bradford West Gwillimbury, and 1 in Innisfil. There have also been 4...
Jul 27, 2021
Child Injured at Midland Car Wash.
A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Midland. Southern Georgian Bay OPP say it happened Monday night at a car wash on William Street. Police say the child ...
Jul 27, 2021
High Speed Internet Coming To More Local Communities
The province has announced an investment of up to $14.7 million for 13 new projects under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. These projects will bring reliable, high-speed internet...
Jul 27, 2021
Collingwood Is Doing Well Financially
Collingwood is doing well financially. That's according to the town's 2020 Audited Financial Statements. Despite the challenges facing the municipality during 2020 primarily due to the pandemic, Colli...
Jul 27, 2021 Source: Town of Collingwood
Premier Appeals To Unvaccinated To Get Their Shot
With only 20 per cent of the Ontario population remaining unvaccinated, the Premier is appealing to residents to get their shot. Doug Ford said yesterday, "It's proven. It's worked and that's the reas...
Jul 27, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Eight New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 8 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Oro-Medonte, 2 in Barrie, and one each in Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Innisfil, a...
Jul 26, 2021
Emergency Calls in Markham To Be Dispatched From Barrie.
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service will provide emergency dispatch to the City of Markham by the end of the year. A news release from the city says with the addition of Markham, the Barre Fire and Emerge...
Jul 26, 2021
Climate Issues Amongst New Governor-General Mary Simon's Top Concerns
Mary Simon says she'll promote climate action and indigenous-driven conservation principles as Canada's new Governor-General. Simon was installed to the position during a special ceremony today. Canad...
Jul 26, 2021
Grey County Takes Next Steps Towards Regional Waste Management Feasibility Study
Grey County's application to the province's Municipal Modernization Program to receive funding for a waste management service delivery review has been approved, but the county is looking to push back ...
Jul 26, 2021 NatalieMaynor / CC