Category Archives: Collingwood News
Ontario Moves Up Vaccination Plan
The Ontario government says all long-term care residents and workers, in priority regions, are to be vaccinated by the third week of January. Officials say the province is continuing the rollout of ph...
Jan 05, 2021
Police Look For Third Suspect In Home Invasion In Collingwood
OPP officers from Collingwood/The Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach are continuing their investigation into a home invasion in Collingwood. Police say just before 10:00 p.m. on December 19, three men fo...
Jan 05, 2021
Blue Mountain Resort Warns Stay Off Its Hills
Blue Mountain Resort urges you to stay off its hills. Even though the resort is closed for skiing during the provincial lockdown, people have been using the hills for tobogganing. The resort says as i...
Jan 05, 2021
Scenic Caves Is Open To The Public After All
After announcing its closure during the lockdown, Scenic Caves has decided to open after all. As an outdoor sports and fitness facility, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted to operate d...
Jan 05, 2021
Trudeau Says Non-Essential Travellers Won't Receive Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says people travelling outside Canada for non-essential reasons won't receive the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit. The benefit allows workers to take paid sick leave if ...
Jan 05, 2021
Drug Possession Charges Laid In Midland
A 29-year-old Whitney, Ontario man is facing drug possession charges after police were called about a suspicious vehicle parked in the snow in a construction area on Highway 12 in Midland. OPP respond...
Jan 05, 2021
Collingwood's Outdoor Rink Moves To Online Bookings Only
Starting 8AM tomorrow (Wednesday, January 6,2021), Collingwood's outdoor rink time will be pre-booked online only. The town says a recreation account is required to register for a skating timeslot, wi...
Jan 05, 2021 Town Of Collingwood
Online Petitions Created To Deny Mike Harris Order Of Ontario
A couple of online petitions have been created to deny the Order of Ontario to former Premier Mike Harris. He was one of 47 people nominated on New Year's Day to receive Ontario's highest honour for i...
Jan 05, 2021 Change.org
Ice-Breaking In Midland Today
The Canadian Coast Guard is advising Midland residents that there may be icebreaking operations in the area today. It is recommended that all recreational users of the ice - pedestrians, fishers, snow...
Jan 05, 2021 Canadian Coast Guard
Meet The Biewer Terrier, The Newest Dog Breed
A new dog breed is being recognized by the American Kennel Club. It's called the Biewer (pronounced like "beaver") terrier and the toy dog is now eligible to compete for best in show at many U.S. even...
Jan 05, 2021 American Kennel Club