Category Archives: Collingwood News
Midland House Fire Ruled an Arson
A recent house fire in Midland has been ruled an arson. The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office investigation into the blaze which occurred at 409 Elizabeth Street the evening of December 28th continues. A...
Dec 30, 2020
One More Covid Related Death In Simcoe/Muskoka
The local health unit is reporting one new Covid related death today. The total number of deaths is now at 64 in Simcoe/Muskoka since the start of the pandemic. There are 56 new cases in the region to...
Dec 30, 2020
Ethical Framework Guiding Province's Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Province has released an ethical framework outlining how they are making decisions during the Covid-19 vaccination rollout. Equity, Fairness, Public Trust, Minimizing Harm and Maximising Benefits ...
Dec 30, 2020
Arriving Air Passengers Must Show Negative Covid-19 Test
A new Federal Government measure means people arriving at our airports must have had a negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Covid-19 test within three days preceding their trip. Also - if you fail...
Dec 30, 2020
CSL Frontenac Leaving Midland Harbour This Morning
The Canadian Steam Ship Line (CSL) motor vessel Frontenac is expected to depart the ADM grain dock in Midland Bay this morning. It arrived a couple of days ago and all ice surface users should stay we...
Dec 30, 2020 cslships
Penetanguishene Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Wasaga Beach Man
A traffic stop in Penetanguishene has resulted in the arrest of a Wasaga Beach man. Police say a vehicle was stopped on Champlain Road early Sunday morning, when the officer spoke with the driver and ...
Dec 30, 2020
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Ontario Today
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in the province today, with immunizations to begin within the next 48-72 hours. That's according to Retired General Rick Hillier, who is leading Onta...
Dec 30, 2020 Moderna
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
More snow is in the forecast today. A Winter Weather Travel Advisory has been issued for most of southern Ontario, including Simcoe County and Muskoka. Environment Canada says snow is moving into the ...
Dec 30, 2020
Finance Minister Apologizes For Taking Caribbean Vacation Amid Lockdown
Ontario's Finance Minister is apologizing for taking a Caribbean vacation amid the province-wide lockdown. Rod Phillips left for St. Barts on December 13th and is still there, despite provincial guide...
Dec 30, 2020 Finance Minister Website
Local Health Unit Reports Huge Number Of New Covid Cases
The health unit is reporting 269 new cases of Covid-19 in Simcoe/Muskoka over the last five days. The last day of reporting was on December 24th. This total isn't far behind the 313 cases reported fro...
Dec 29, 2020