Category Archives: Collingwood News
NVCA ISSUES FLOOD WARNING AHEAD OF NEXT ROUND OF RAIN
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a flood warning in light of significant rainfall of up to 75mm is expected within the next 24-48 hours. The flood warning is in effect until Sa...
Apr 01, 2025
THORNBURY WOMAN'S PETITION TO AMAZON RE 51st MERCH
A Thornbury woman launched a change dot org petition to urge Amazon Canada to stop offering 51st state merchandise - and so far it's garnered nearly 57 thousand signatures. Sue Williams-Dunn started t...
Mar 31, 2025
Emergency declared across Muskoka
The District of Muskoka has declared a State of Emergency in response to a severe ice storm that swept through the District from March 28 to 30, causing widespread power outages, downed trees and hydr...
Mar 30, 2025 Source: District of Muskoka
Simcoe County Public and Catholic Schools will be closed Monday.
Notice from Simcoe County District School Board: Due to widespread power outages and unsafe conditions from the ice storm in our region, all Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools will be...
Mar 30, 2025 Source: SCDSB
Hydro One warns area residents to prepare for several days without power.
Nearly 400 thousand Ontario residents will spend Sunday night in the dark, as Hydro One mobilizes to deal with one of the worst storms in recent memory. Freezing rain began across central Ontario Satu...
Mar 30, 2025
States of Emergency in effect in Orillia, Oro Medonte, Rama First Nation.
Orillia , Oro-Medonte and the Rama First Nation have declared states of emergency due to the hazardous conditions caused by the severe ice storm. Orillia's emergency declaration urges residents to sta...
Mar 30, 2025 Source: Hydro One
Thousands Without Power Following Ice Storm
More than 120,000 Hydro One customers were in the dark as of Saturday night as freezing rain coated central Ontario in a sheet of ice. An update from Hydro One on their website says that outages are l...
Mar 30, 2025 Source: Hydro One
Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads To Arrest For Outstanding Charges, Drug Possession
Southern Georgian Bay OPP have charged one person with drug possession following a call about a suspicious vehicle. Police were called to a home on Elizabeth Street in Midland just before noon on Satu...
Mar 30, 2025 Image: OPP Cruiser
Thousands without power across central Ontario due to ice storm.
More than 120 thousand Hydro One customers were in the dark as of Saturday night as freezing rain coated central Ontario in a sheet of ice. Trees and branches continued to fall on power lines and road...
Mar 30, 2025 Source: Hydro One
Freezing Rain Could Cause Issues For Region
A freezing rain warning is in effect for the region. Five to ten millimetres of freezing rain is forecasted for this weekend, and up to 25mm of rain is a possibility. Ice buildup could cause power out...
Mar 29, 2025 Forecasted road conditions for the region as Environment Canada predicts freezing rain for March 29, 2025 (image via Ontario 511)