Category Archives: Collingwood News
LTC Residents In Our Region Get Vaccinated
The COVID-19 immunization of residents of long-term care and retirement homes in Simcoe Muskoka is now underway. The local health unit says the vaccinations started yesterday in long-term care homes f...
Jan 12, 2021
US-Canada Border Closure Extended Until February 21st.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed the Canada-US border will remain closed until February 21st. The current closure restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 had been set to expir...
Jan 12, 2021
Ontario Health Officials Forecast A Dire Situation In Pandemic
Ontario health officials have presented the worst case scenario. New forecasting shows there will be more deaths in long-term care homes in wave 2 than in wave 1 if something isn't done. LTC deaths co...
Jan 12, 2021
PM Makes Small Cabinet Shuffle Today
The Prime Minister has conducted a small cabinet shuffle today, following the departure of Navdeep Bains, the minister of innovation, science and industry. Navdeep Bains wants to spend more time with ...
Jan 12, 2021 CPAC
Impaired Driving Charges Laid After Officer Nearly Struck In Midland
A man is facing several charges, after an officer on patrol was nearly struck by a vehicle in Midland. Police say on Saturday morning, an officer on patrol was nearly struck at the intersection of Wil...
Jan 12, 2021
Stunt Driver Arrested In Tay Township
A stunt driver has been arrested in Tay Township. Police say an officer clocked a vehicle on Highway 12 early yesterday morning going 177 km/hr in an 80 zone. In addition to a future court date, a 47 ...
Jan 12, 2021 source: opp.ca
Charges Laid After Snowmobile Crashes Into Waubaushene Pier
Impaired driving charges have been laid, after a snowmobiler crashed into the Waubaushene Pier. Police say the accident happened on Friday night. They say the lone driver was transported to Georgian B...
Jan 12, 2021 The Weather Network
Two More Deaths And Over 200 New Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka
The week starts with two more COVID-19 related deaths in Simcoe/Muskoka. That brings the total since the start of the pandemic to 73. There are 226 more cases reported since Friday. Wasaga Beach has 1...
Jan 11, 2021
Clearview Ward Review, Can You Help?
Clearview Township wants your help in its review of the current ward system. Ahead of the 2022 municipal election, Clearview is asking for feedback from residents in the form of a survey. Mayor Doug M...
Jan 11, 2021
Wasaga Beach Man Dies In Collingwood Crash
A 37 year old Wasaga Beach man has been killed in a crash in Collingwood. It happened last night on Poplar Sideroad, just east of Raglan Street. Police say a pick-up truck crossed the centre line and ...
Jan 11, 2021 Source: OPP