Category Archives: Collingwood News
OPP Warning About Unsolicited Emails With Links To Child Sex Abuse
The OPP has received complaints where people from across the province received unsolicited emails which, when opened, contained links to images of child sexual abuse. The emails, which were received f...
Jan 07, 2021
Wasaga Beach Man Is Still Missing
The investigation into the disappearance of a 54 year old Wasaga Beach man is continuing. Richard Kocik was last seen by his family on July 6. OPP searched by air, land and water to try to find the ma...
Jan 07, 2021
In-Class Learning Delayed Until January 25th
Elementary students in southern Ontario won't be returning to class Monday as planned. Today, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Williams said the decision was made due to rising case counts an...
Jan 07, 2021 Jeff Peterson / CC
Sign Goes Up On New Arena Site
A big sign is up on the site where Wasaga Beach's new arena and library will go. The location is 544 River Road West. The town posted a photo to Facebook of council members, socially distanced and in ...
Jan 07, 2021
COVID Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka Are Down Today
A drop in daily COVID-19 cases in Simcoe/Muskoka today. The health unit reports 52 new cases after 87 were reported yesterday. There is one new death today though bringing the total to 71. There is a ...
Jan 07, 2021
E-bike Rider Facing Impaired Driving Charges
An E-bike rider in Midland is facing impaired driving charges. An officer on patrol noticed an E-bike operator having difficulty staying upright, who was yelling and swearing at passing cars on Highwa...
Jan 07, 2021
OPP Busy Busting Illegal Cannabis Operations Across Ontario
The OPP's Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) has been busy tackling illegal cannabis production, sale and distribution enterprises across Ontario. The team is responsible for enforcing the cannabis la...
Jan 07, 2021 OPP
Proof Of Negative COVID-19 Test Now Required For Travelers To Canada
Starting today, all international travelers who fly into Canada aged 5 and older will require a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test must be presented to the ...
Jan 07, 2021
Return To In-Class Learning Uncertain
Ontario elementary students may not be returning for in-class learning next week as planned. Premier Doug Ford says the province is consulting experts, including Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Da...
Jan 07, 2021
Collingwood Seeking Feedback On Changes To Alcohol Policy
The Town of Collingwood is undertaking to update its Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) and is welcoming community feedback on the proposed changes. The Policy The MAP was developed to reduce alcohol-rela...
Jan 07, 2021 Town Of Collingwood