Category Archives: Collingwood News
Arrests Made In Blue Mountains Break-In
Two people have been arrested in connection with a break and enter in The Blue Mountains. Police say the suspects initially got away following the incident on Grey Road 19 on Wednesday night, but have...
Jan 29, 2021
Brrrr... Cold Weather Safety Tips
The frigid temperatures continue today, but the weather will start to warm up through the weekend and into next week. The normal high for this time of year is minus 4, while today's high will be aroun...
Jan 29, 2021 Source: SMDHU
SMDHU Reports 57 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 More Deaths
The latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit includes 57 new COVID-19 cases, along with four more deaths related to the virus. They include three women and one man over the age of 80, ...
Jan 28, 2021
Third COVID-19 Outbreak at RVH
There has been an outbreak of COVID-19 in a third unit at Barrie's Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. An RVH news release says the latest outbreak was declared after two patients in the Specialize...
Jan 28, 2021
Man Facing Charges After Traffic Stop in Penetanguishene
A 40-year-old man is facing a list of charges, following a traffic stop in Penetanguishene. Just after midnight this morning, police say a vehicle was stopped on Main Street and the officer suspected ...
Jan 28, 2021
Nature Helping Mental Health During Pandemic
Canadians have turned to nature in significant numbers to help them cope with the impacts of COVID-19. A new Ipsos poll conducted for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) reveals that 94 per cent of...
Jan 28, 2021
Howl At The Full Moon Tonight
You're being invited to Howl at the Full Moon Zoom tonight. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it is called the "Wolf Moon" because this is the time of year when you can hear wolf howls more often...
Jan 28, 2021
Province Extends Off-Peak Electricity Rates
The Ontario government is extending electricity rate relief for families, small businesses and farms to support those spending more time at home in response to the provincial Stay-at-Home Order. The g...
Jan 27, 2021
Stop Sign Violation Leads To Arrests, Drugs and Prohibited Knife: OPP
A traffic stop in Penetanguishene has resulted in the arrests of two people, as well as the seizure of drugs and a prohibited knife. Police say the vehicle was stopped early Monday morning, after it f...
Jan 27, 2021 OPP Cruiser
SMDHU Reports 3 Deaths and 40 New Cases Of COVID-19
Three more deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's latest update, along with 40 new cases of the virus. The latest victims are all residents of Barri...
Jan 27, 2021