Category Archives: Collingwood News
Premier Defends No Paid Sick Days and Reopening Plans
The Premier is defending his decision to reopen parts of the province and refusing to offer paid sick days. Despite warnings from medical experts (including SMDHU's Dr. Charles Gardner), who say the r...
Feb 17, 2021 Twitter
It's Random Acts of Kindness Day
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! The annual tradition is more needed than ever. Scientific evidence has shown the positive effects of doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witne...
Feb 17, 2021
Collingwood Youth Centre Uses 3D Printer To Make PPE
The Collingwood Youth Centre has been busy. Thanks to a stock of high-demand 3D printers and connections to our local medical community, the youth and program director were able to make over 2,000 vis...
Feb 16, 2021
UPDATE: Midland Woman Reported Missing Has Been Located
A Midland woman, who had been reported missing, has been located. Police had said 22-year-old Nicole Mercer was last seen at her home on Sunday night and there were concerns for her well-being. The OP...
Feb 16, 2021
PM Announces New Gun Legislation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the introduction of new legislation to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act to make communities safer while respecting law-abiding gun owners. Throu...
Feb 16, 2021
SMDHU Tuesday COVID-19 Update Includes 123 New Cases And Six Deaths
In its first update since the start of the Family Day long weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 123 new cases of COVID-19, along with six more deaths related to the virus. The...
Feb 16, 2021
OPP Investigating Golf Cart Theft In Springwater
The OPP is investigating the theft of golf carts from Springwater Golf Course. Police say at approximately 3:30 a.m., February 16, 2021 two unknown men attended the property and stole several golf car...
Feb 16, 2021
Natural Gas Leak Closes Penetanguishene Town Hall
Penetanguishene Town Hall (10 Robert Street West) has been closed for the remainder of the day due to a natural gas leak. The Penetanguishene Fire Department was able to locate and contain the leak. H...
Feb 16, 2021
Police Investigating Thefts From Vehicles In Springwater
The OPP is warning residents to make sure their vehicles are locked and valuables are hidden from sight when they venture out on trails. Police say there have been at least three incidents involving b...
Feb 16, 2021
Tickets On Sale For HGT's Winter Blast 50/50 Draw
The Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation is bringing back its 50/50 draw to replace its annual ski fundraiser. All funds raised during the Winter Blast online 50/50 will stay in our community, helping...
Feb 16, 2021