Category Archives: Collingwood News
Nursing Home Restrictions Starting To Ease Today
Restrictions in nursing homes across the province are starting to ease today. "As we cautiously and safely reopen the province, no one deserves to enjoy the reopening more than long-term care resident...
Jul 07, 2021
Suspicious Death Investigation in Tay Township
The OPP is investigating a suspicious death in Tay Township. Police say a man was found dead outside a home on Old Fort Road on Monday night. A death investigation is being conducted by the Southern G...
Jul 06, 2021
Trudeau Announces $38.7 Million For Cowessess First Nation Child & Family Services System
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $38.7 million for the implementation of a Cowessess First Nation Child and Family Services system. The move supports the 1st ever coordination agreement to ...
Jul 06, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 4 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Bracebridge and one each in Barrie and Midland. Today's update also includes 1...
Jul 06, 2021
COVID-19 Walk-In Clinic in Collingwood on Wednesday.
If you're looking for a first or second vaccine dose in the Collingwood area, you can attend a walk in clinic Wednesday at the Collingwood curling club. The clinic is open to anyone 12 years and up an...
Jul 06, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Monday Includes 11 New Cases And No Deaths
In its first update since the weekend, the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 and no new virus-related deaths. It also says two more people have been hospitalize...
Jul 05, 2021
Walk-in Vaccination Clinic for Simcoe-Muskoka's Indigenous Community
Members of the Simcoe-Muskoka Indigenous community are invited to a walk-in vaccination clinic in Orillia on Tuesday July 6. It's been organized by the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle, The Mamaway ...
Jul 05, 2021
Accelerated Second Dose Vaccine Appointments Begin For Youth Aged 12-17
In order to support the province's plan to resume in-class learning this fall, it is accelerating second dose vaccine eligibility to all children and youth aged 12 to 17, starting today. Those who are...
Jul 05, 2021
Collingwood Installing Litter-Trapping Devices to Protect Georgian Bay
The Town of Collingwood has partnered with Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) to install 11 litter trapping devices to protect the water of Georgian Bay. Seabins and Gutter Bins will not only collect litter s...
Jul 05, 2021
Restrictions Ease For Fully Vaccinated Travellers Today
Starting today, fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to quarantine or complete a day-8 test, after arriving in Canada. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be ...
Jul 05, 2021