Category Archives: Collingwood News
Georgian Hosting Virtual Event For Black History Month
To mark Black History Month and celebrate local Black leadership, Georgian is hosting a virtual panel called The Black Experience: Past, Present and Future. This Zoom event is open to everyone and tak...
Feb 24, 2021
Ask An Expert Webinar On Workplace Mental Health
Workplace mental health is going to be the focus of the latest Ask An Expert webinar series by Simcoe County. Business leaders are invited to join Hayley Peek, Mental Health Consultant and co-founder ...
Feb 24, 2021
It's Pink Shirt Day!
It's Pink Shirt Day! The annual event raises money for anti-bullying programs across the country. This year's theme is "lift each other up", which encourages a healthy self esteem and teaches empathy,...
Feb 24, 2021
Meaford Releases Report On 2020 Council Remuneration, Establishes New Committee
The Municipality of Meaford released a report on remuneration costs for councillors and local boards in 2020. The report prepared by Meaford's Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services Darcy Chapma...
Feb 24, 2021 An image from Meaford's Feb. 22 virtual council meeting. (from Municipality of Meaford stream)
Prime Minister Meets Virtually With US President Joe Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden have held their first face-to-face virtual bilateral meeting. The pair spoke about a number of issues today, including tackling climate chang...
Feb 23, 2021
Blue Mountains To Purchase Thornbury Land
Blue Mountains Council has unanimously approved the purchase of a 32-acre property at the western edge of Thornbury for almost 3.5 million dollars. It says the property is located at 125 Peel Street a...
Feb 23, 2021
SMDHU Planning To Open COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics On Monday
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says it plans to open several COVID-19 vaccine clinics, starting on Monday. The medical officer of health, Dr. Charles Gardner says more details will be release...
Feb 23, 2021 UCCO
Robbery Investigation in Collingwood
The OPP is investigating a robbery in Collingwood. Police say a masked man armed with what appeared to be a firearm entered the Canco Gas Station on Hume Street Monday night and demanded cash. The emp...
Feb 23, 2021
OPP Begins Investigation Into Barrie Arrest Caught-On-Video
The OPP has started its investigation into a violent arrest in Barrie, which was caught on video and quickly shared on social media. It is asking any witnesses to the incident to call 1-888-310-1122. ...
Feb 23, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Tuesday Update Includes 61 New Cases and One More Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 61 new COVID-19 cases and one more death related to the virus in its update today-- a woman over 80 from Bradford. The new cases reported include: ...
Feb 23, 2021