Category Archives: Collingwood News
Pfizer To Move Up Delivery Of Five Million Vaccine Doses Into June
More vaccine doses are coming for Canadians in June than had previously been expected. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced some welcome news from Pfizer. "Pfizer has now confirmed that they ...
Mar 30, 2021
More Young People Being Hospitalized Due To Variants
Premier Doug Ford is not happy that young people are now making up 50 percent of new COVID19 cases in the province. Ontario reported nearly 2,094 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, along with 10 more de...
Mar 30, 2021 Pfizer
Final Decision On Delayed March Break Expected Later This Week
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the delayed March break is still scheduled to happen. Lecce says parents should still plan for the delayed March break happening starting on April 12 and addition...
Mar 30, 2021
AstraZeneca Vaccines Paused For Canadians Under 55
Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending a pause on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations for people under 55 due to safety concerns. Provinces are being advised to stop...
Mar 30, 2021
Wasaga Beach Fire Danger Rating Lowered to Moderate
The Wasaga Beach Fire Department has moved the fire danger rating from high to moderate. With the early spring weather, yard work is on everyone's mind, but the Municipal Law Enforcement Department wo...
Mar 30, 2021
Now Is Not The Time To Travel: PM
Now is not the time to travel. That's the message from the Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter last night that if you have plans to head somewhere for the long weekend, cancel them. He say...
Mar 30, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Monday Includes 172 New Cases, 1 More Death
In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 172 new COVID-19 cases, along with one more death related to the virus-a New Tecumseth woman between 65 and 7...
Mar 29, 2021
MP Bruce Stanton Hosting 'Help Keep Keewatin Home' FB Live Event Tonight
Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton will take to Facebook Live tonight to inform constituents of his efforts to keep the SS Keewatin in Port McNichol. The passenger liner once sailed between Port Arthur/For...
Mar 29, 2021
Vehicle In Waubaushene Ditch Leads To Impaired Driving Charges
A vehicle in the ditch in Waubaushene has led to impaired driving charges. Police say the accident happened on Saturday night on Highway 12 at Gervais Road, where officers began an impaired driving in...
Mar 29, 2021
Police Pursuit In Midland Results In 130 Charges
More details have been released about a police chase and arrests made in Midland. Police say 130 charges have been laid against six people in connection with the incident. The OPP says officers spotte...
Mar 29, 2021 OPP Sign