Category Archives: Collingwood News
Body Found In Penetanguishene Bay
Southern Georgian Bay OPP are investigating the discovery of a man's body in Penetanguishene Bay. Officers were dispatched Tuesday at approximately 6 a.m., to a marina on Fox Street in Penetanguishene...
Jul 20, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting two new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Both cases are in Bradford West Gwillimbury. There are currently only 25 active cases in the region...
Jul 20, 2021
New Pot Shop Opens In Wasaga Beach
A new pot shop has opened in Wasaga Beach. Mayor Nina Bifolchi and members of council were on hand for the grand opening of Cannabis Xpress yesterday. It is located at 930 River Road West, Unit 1. For...
Jul 20, 2021
Air Quality Statement In Effect For Southern Ontario
A special air quality statement in effect for all of southern Ontario, about possible high levels of air pollution due to smoke from ongoing forest fires. Environment Canada says smoke from active for...
Jul 20, 2021
OPP Investigating Alleged Assault On Trans-Canada Trail In Penetanguishene
The OPP is investigating an alleged assault on the Trans-Canada Trail in Penetanguishene. Police say a man reported being assaulted on the trail between Scott and Owen Streets around 10:00 p.m. on Sat...
Jul 19, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 7 new COVID-19 cases today and one new death. New cases include 3 in Innisfil and 1 each in Barrie, Essa, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Severn. Tod...
Jul 19, 2021
It's Drowning Prevention Week
It's Drowning Prevention Week. The Lifesaving Society designates the third full week in July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem ...
Jul 19, 2021
Clean-Up Crews Making Progress At Barrie Tornado Site
City of Barrie crews and emergency personnel have made significant progress cleaning up at the tornado recovery site. Police will release the site at noon today. The City's information centre located ...
Jul 19, 2021
Five Tornadoes Hit Southern Ontario On Same Day: NTP
A total of five tornadoes touched down in southern Ontario on the same day one of caused major damage to a portion of Barrie's south end. According to survey teams from Western University's The Northe...
Jul 19, 2021 Northern Tornadoes Project
Wasaga Beach Artists Wanted For Skateboard Park Mural
The Town of Wasaga Beach is looking for artists to complete a mural project at the local skateboard park. Up to seven different artists will be chosen for the murals, which will be hung at the Oakview...
Jul 19, 2021