Category Archives: Collingwood News
King Street Rejuvenation Project In Final Stages
The remaining spring work and final touches on the King Street Rejuvenation project in Midland have begun this week! The Town has been planning the revitalization of King Street from Bayshore Drive to...
Apr 07, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Tuesday Includes 371 New Cases, And Three More Deaths
In its first update since the Easter Long Weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 371 new cases of COVID-19, along with 3 more deaths related to the virus. The health unit also s...
Apr 06, 2021
$12. 5 Million To Strengthen Mental Health Services For OPP And Their Families
The OPP is set to receive $12.5 million over three years to strengthen mental health services for police and their families. The funding will help hire 20 more mental health support staff and also enh...
Apr 06, 2021 Official Logo of the OPP
Ontario Moves Into Phase Two Of Its Vaccine Rollout Plan
Ontario is moving into Phase Two of its vaccine rollout plan. Premier Doug Ford says getting ahead of the virus means actions need to be taken on many fronts. "Building on the work done to protect lon...
Apr 06, 2021
Ontario's Restaurants Write Open Letter To Premier
Restaurants across the province have written an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. It says last week's abrupt move to shut down all restaurant dining so soon after easing restrictions has cost Ontario'...
Apr 06, 2021
Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign Begins
The Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign is underway. It rallies Canadians to support and remember those affected by cancer. And with nearly 1 in 2 Canadians diagnosed in their lifetime, almost...
Apr 06, 2021
Third Anniversary Tribute Service in Honour of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos
Today marks the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash tragedy. Sixteen people were killed and 13 others injured after a semi ran a stop sign at an intersection in eastern Saskatchewan on...
Apr 06, 2021
Virtual Public Meeting On Collingwood Judicial Inquiry
A virtual public meeting is being held this week for residents to learn more and ask questions about the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry. The final report was released in November and contained 306 recom...
Apr 06, 2021
OMA Urging Ontarians (And Government) To Take Pandemic Seriously
The Ontario Medical Association is pleading with the government and Ontarians to take the pandemic seriously. Ontario's doctors say they are concerned that we are entering the worst phase of the pande...
Apr 06, 2021
Collingwood Youth Invited To Help The Bees
Local youth can help celebrate the Town of Collingwood becoming recognized as a Bee City Canada community by adding native pollinator plants to their own gardens! Starting today, packets of a variety ...
Apr 06, 2021