Category Archives: Collingwood News
New Event in Collingwood: On The Land We Love
A new socially-distanced event has been created in Collingwood. The town says On The Land We Love will be a multi-week celebration of where we live, the land we enjoy, and the people around us through...
May 06, 2021
Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Expand To 50+ And More
COVID-19 vaccine appointments in the province are expanding yet again. As of today, individuals turning 50 and over in 2021 will be eligible to book a vaccine appointment through the provincial online...
May 06, 2021
Four More Virus-Related Deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka
Four more virus-related deaths have been reported in our region. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit says the victims include two people from Barrie, one from Bradford and another from Innisfil; a...
May 05, 2021
Province Expects to Administer First Doses to 65 Per Cent of Adults by End of May
The Province's momentum on administering vaccines continues to grow. Today, Health Minister Christine Elliott said by the end of May, Ontario will hopefully have administered first doses to 65 percent...
May 05, 2021 Daniel Paquet / CC
Pfizer Vaccine Approved By Health Canada For Kids Aged 12-15
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12-15. Dr. Supriya Sharma, the agency's chief medical adviser says clinical trials in the United States show the vaccine is safe and very ef...
May 05, 2021 Yahoo
Dump Truck Driver Charged After Fatal Crash In Severn Township
The OPP have charged the operator of a dump truck with dangerous operation causing death, causing death by criminal negligence, and public mischief. The charges against the 35-year-old Victoria Harbou...
May 05, 2021 OPP Photo via Twitter
Collingwood Receives Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award
Collingwood has received the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award. The honour was announced yesterday by Share the Road Cycling Coalition (STR) and its partner the Canadian Automobile Association. ...
May 05, 2021
Second Death in Canada Linked To Astra-Zeneca Vaccine
Canada has reported its second death linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the death on Twitter late last night. Dr. Deena Hinshaw wrote: "As ...
May 05, 2021 CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images
UPDATE: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Reporting 56 Covid-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 56 cases of COVID-19 today. They include 15 in Barrie, 3 in Muskoka Lakes, 1 in Huntsville, 1 in Georgian Bay, 2 in Wasaga Beach, and 1 in Ramara. ...
May 04, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
Remote Learning Will Be An Option For Families Across All Boards Come September
School boards across the Province will offer the choice of virtual learning come September. That was confirmed by Education Minister Stephen Lecce today as he announced more education funding includin...
May 04, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC