Category Archives: Collingwood News
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 44 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 44 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. There have also been 119 recoveries and 1 new hospitalization since yesterday's update. New Cases Includ...
May 28, 2021
Ontario Accelerates Rollout of Second Shots Targeting a Two-Dose Summer
The Province will push ahead with second dose COVID-19 vaccinations. Today Premier Doug Ford said it's due to a stable amount of vaccine supplies. "Starting on Monday, second doses will be offered to ...
May 28, 2021 Doug Ford speaks at a press conference.
Fireworks Set Off In Eco-Park Bird Houses: OPP
Who would set off fireworks in bird houses? That's what Huronia West OPP is trying to figure out, after several bird houses located at a community eco-park in Stayner were damaged by fireworks over th...
May 28, 2021 Photo: Ontario Provincial Police badge
Parking Machines Getting An Update In Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach is investing funds to update its parking machines. Council has approved spending $114-thousand in advance of the 2022 parking capital budget for the purchase of mandatory parking machine ...
May 28, 2021 PHOTO BY MOTIONPHOTOGRAPHY /Getty Images/iStockphoto
Wasaga Beach Investing In New Transit Bus
The town of Wasaga Beach is investing in a new transit bus. Council approved the purchase of just over 100-thousand dollars from Overland Custom Coach Inc. The town currently owns four transit vehicle...
May 28, 2021
Wasaga Beach Farmers Market Returning This Summer
The Wasaga Beach Farmers' Market is back for the summer. Council has approved a deal with the market to operate at the RecPlex parking lot, starting June 15. The market plans to have 24 vendors this y...
May 28, 2021
Council Approves Back To The Beach Concert Series
The Back to the Beach Concert Series at Stonebridge Town Centre has received council approval. The series will take place over four Saturdays, starting July 31, provided gathering limits allow for 100...
May 28, 2021
First Payments Of CCB Young Child Supplement Begin Today
Starting today, the first payments are being sent out for the CCB young child supplement. It provides up to four tax-free payments up to $1200 to families with children under the age of six to help pa...
May 28, 2021
Police Shut Down Drug Trafficking Network With Ties to Fatal Overdoses
OPP say they've dismantled a drug trafficking network connected to fatal overdoses in Barrie, Simcoe County and Muskoka. It says Project GARFIELD has been a collaborative and cooperative effort led by...
May 27, 2021 Seized Fentanyl- Photo supplied by OPP.
Survey Seeks Input About New Stops, Schedule Changes For Grey Transit Route
Grey Transit Route has launched a survey to seek input about schedule changes along existing routes and possible new stops. GTR runs six public bus routes in the region, including along Highway 6 betw...
May 27, 2021 A Grey Transit Route bus operated by Driverseat. (supplied photo)