Category Archives: Collingwood News
It's National Blood Donor Week and World Blood Donor Day
It's National Blood Donor Week and today is World Blood Donor Day. This year marks the 13th anniversary since the parliamentary legislation introduced by Senator Terry Mercer was enacted, which recogn...
Jun 14, 2021
Appointments Begin For Second Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Starting today, individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be eligible to book their second dose appointment. The Ontario government is accelerating the second dose inte...
Jun 14, 2021
Wasaga Beach Mayor Expresses Condolences To Victims Families
The following is a statement from Mayor Nina Bifolchi: "On behalf of council, I want to share my sorrow for the two lives lost this past weekend in Wasaga Beach. Our thoughts go out to all families af...
Jun 13, 2021
Brampton Man Drowns Off Wasaga Beach
There has been a drowning in Wasaga Beach. Police say a 22 year old Brampton man was on a floatation device off Beach Area 2 on Saturday afternoon, when he disappeared. His friends called 9-1-1 and af...
Jun 13, 2021
Suspicious Death Investigation In Wasaga Beach
The OPP is investigating a suspicious death in Wasaga Beach. Police say at approximately 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, they responded to Beach Area #1 , where a man was found suffering life-threatening injuri...
Jun 13, 2021 OPP logo
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 26 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths Today's update includes 7 new recoveries and 1 new hospitalization. So far, 71 percent of the over-18...
Jun 11, 2021
Youth Focused COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Appointments Now Available
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit and their school board partners are now offering youth-focused, first-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinics to those aged 12 to 17 years. The clinics will run throu...
Jun 11, 2021
OPP Marine Unit Patrolling and Checking for Liquor and Lifejackets
OPP continues to urge boating safety on area waterways. Between June 5th and 8th, Southern Georgian Bay officers checked 45 vessels for equipment and impaired driving violations with a special attenti...
Jun 11, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Collingwood Patiolicious is back bigger and better in 2021
Collingwood is embracing the outdoor dining experience for the 2nd Annual Patiolicious! It's a fresh way to experience the taste of Collingwood at one of the many local restaurants, eateries, cafes, a...
Jun 11, 2021
Charges Laid In Connection With Thefts From Vehicles
A 21-year-old Penetanguishene man faces charges in connection with thefts from unlocked vehicles. Thursday, OPP received complaints about these thefts occurring in the Church Street area of Penetangui...
Jun 11, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police