Category Archives: Collingwood News
Storm Damage In Barrie & Innisfil Following Tornado Warning
While the Tornado Warning has ended for areas like Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, and Lagoon City, reports of this afternoon's heavy damage are still coming in. South Simcoe Police are responding to he...
Jul 15, 2021
Where To Find COVID-19 Walk-In Vaccine Clinics In Simcoe-Muskoka
There are several walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held across the region. This list will be posted every Monday by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and updated as more clinics are added....
Jul 15, 2021
Deadline Day To Apply For Shop Local Coupon Book
Today is the deadline to promote your business in the upcoming Coupon Book in Wasaga Beach. The Support Local Coupon Book mitigates some of the financial impacts that local businesses are experiencing...
Jul 15, 2021
Tornado Confirmed In Penetanguishene Earlier This Week
A major storm that toppled trees and damaged some buildings in Penetanguishene and surrounding areas earlier this week is now confirmed as a tornado. According to the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP),...
Jul 15, 2021
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 and 1 each in Orillia, Innisfil, and Bradford West-Gwillimbury. Today's up...
Jul 14, 2021
Sanctioned Auto Track in Oro-Medonte Gets Green Light.
An international body that oversees motor sports has given the green light to a proposed racing and testing track in Oro-Medonte. Oro Station has received design approval of its proposed 4km track lay...
Jul 14, 2021 Proposed design of 4km circuit at Oro Station. (orostation.ca)
Northern Tornadoes Project Investigating Storm Damage in Penetanguishene
The Northern Tornadoes Project is heading to Penetanguishene this morning. The group has received reports of damage in the area, close to where a supercell with strong low-level rotation moved through...
Jul 14, 2021
Government Simplifies Application For Second Career Program
Following the pandemic, a lot of people may be looking for new jobs and careers. As a result, the Ontario government is increasing financial supports available and simplifying the application process ...
Jul 14, 2021
Wasaga Beach Receives Funding To Improve Telecommunications System
The Town of Wasaga Beach has received $32,500 from the Government of Ontario that will help fund a telecommunications system improvement. The funds will allow the town to replace its telecommunication...
Jul 14, 2021
UPDATE: Teen Reported Missing In Wasaga Beach Has Been Located
Great news! A 15 year old boy, who was reported missing in Wasaga Beach, has been located safe and sound. Police said Rayce Harris was last seen by his family near Blueberry Trail on Saturday night an...
Jul 14, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police