Category Archives: Collingwood News
Snowmobiler Hurt in Crash Near Stayner
A young snowmobiler has been taken to hospital after a crash near Stayner. The 16-year-old sustained a leg injury on Saturday and was transported from the scene by Clearview firefighters using an ATV....
Feb 21, 2021
Lakehead Students Get Extended Winter Break
A cyber attack means Lakehead University's winter break is being extended by an extra four days. Classes were to resume Monday, but that has been put off until Friday. The attack resulted in the shut ...
Feb 21, 2021
It's the Coldest Night Of The Year
It's the Coldest Night of the Year! The COVID-safe, family-friendly walk raises money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. You can walk virtually or in-person. For...
Feb 20, 2021
Missing Elderly Man Located Deceased in Tiny Township
A man reported missing early Friday in Tiny Township has been found dead. Southern Georgian Bay OPP were dispatched to a home near the western end of the 17th Concession in Tiny Township after family ...
Feb 19, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Barrie Police Officer Charged with Fraud
A Barrie police constable has been charged with two counts of fraud, and one count of possession of proceeds of crime. A news release says the constable has been absent from active duty since November...
Feb 19, 2021
Barn Collapse in Springwater Township
A barn collapse in Springwater Township is being blamed on a heavy snow load. Fire crews from Springwater, Wasaga Beach and a technical rescue crew from Barrie responded and managed to free five cattl...
Feb 19, 2021
Charges laid in Angus sexual assault. Police concerned there could be more victims.
Nottawasaga OPP have charged a Brampton resident for a sexual assault against a young woman in Angus. Police say last month, the victim came forward and reported she had non-consensual intimate contac...
Feb 19, 2021 Image from Twitter
Free Activity Finder For Families
Scouts Canada and Hydro One have partnered to launch a free Activity Finder to give families new ideas to help reduce recreational screen time and enjoy the outdoors safely. The database offers more t...
Feb 19, 2021 Scouts Canada
Four People Arrested Following Drug and Weapons Investigation
A drug and weapons investigation has resulted in the arrests of four people. Police say the investigation began in July 2020 and concluded with search warrants being executed in both Midland and Grave...
Feb 19, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Collingwood Council Approves Extension Of Property Tax Relief
Collingwood Council has approved the extension of COVID-19 relief measures that will continue to support residents and businesses. Municipal property tax penalties will be waived on 2021 (current year...
Feb 19, 2021