Category Archives: Collingwood News
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
New Fire Truck For Wasaga Beach Is Now In Service
Wasaga Beach's new pumper truck is now in service at Fire Station 1. The Pierce, Sabre 7024 truck replaced another truck at the end of its lifespan. The $615,000 vehicle will provide fire suppression ...
Feb 19, 2021
Barrie Line GO Train Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19 Variant
A GO Train passenger who traveled on the Barrie line recently has tested positive for a variant of COVID-19. York Region Public Health says the person rode the train on Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday, ...
Feb 18, 2021
New COVID-19 cases reported in Collingwood, Clearview
New case numbers in Simcoe-Muskoka have increased. The health unit reports 48 newly confirmed positive tests in their Thursday update and two new deaths. There have been four new cases in Clearview To...
Feb 18, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
COVID-19 Outbreak is Over at Roberta Place in Barrie
A COVID-19 outbreak at Barrie's Roberta Place is over. The virus claimed 70 lives, and infected more than 200 people. The Simcoe-Muskoka Health unit on Thursday declared the outbreak over. Soldier's M...
Feb 18, 2021
Local Group Wants Simcoe County Included In The Province's Greenbelt
A coalition of ratepayer groups, conservation organizations and first nations, says Simcoe County should be included in the expansion of the greenbelt. The province has unveiled plans to include lands...
Feb 18, 2021
Wye Marsh Reopens Today
The Wye Marsh in Midland is reopening today. It says the Visitor Centre, Birds of Prey Field as well as hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-county skiing trails will be open for guests to explore with new ...
Feb 18, 2021
Winter Weather Travel Advisory For GTA
Just a heads up for commuters... a Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for Toronto and the GTA. Environment Canada says total amounts of 5 to 15 cm are expected by Friday morning. It says the ...
Feb 18, 2021
Premier Accused Of Making Sexist Remark
Premier Doug Ford is refusing to apologize for directing what's being called a "misogynistic" remark towards the head of the Opposition. A heated exchange occurred between Premier Doug Ford and NDP le...
Feb 18, 2021
Wasaga Beach Facilities Reopen Today
The Town of Wasaga Beach will open most of its facilities to the public starting today. That means customer service counters at town hall, public works, and the recplex will be accessible to members o...
Feb 17, 2021