Category Archives: Collingwood News
There are 96 New Covid Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 96 new cases of Covid-19. This includes numbers from the weekend. The last day of reporting was Friday. Collingwood has three new cases and there a...
Nov 30, 2020
Province Announces More Financial Support For Young Learners
The online portal is now open for applications for the Support for Learners program. Today Premier Doug Ford said it's for parents to help with learning costs for their children and at-home care. For ...
Nov 30, 2020
Do You Want Backyard Chickens In Wasaga Beach?
Have you been thinking about raising chickens in your backyard? What would you think if your neighbour had them? The town of Wasaga Beach has received several inquiries about the possibility of allowi...
Nov 30, 2020
Significant Winter Storm Expected To Arrive Today
A significant winter storm is expected to arrive today and last until mid-week. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for most of southern Ontario warning of a low pressure system,...
Nov 30, 2020 Environment Canada
Feed Ontario Releases 2020 Hunger Report
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals 1 out of 2 food bank visitors is worried about facing eviction or defaulting on their mortgage in the next two to six months. In its 2020 Hunger Report released to...
Nov 30, 2020
Collingwood Policing Survey Ends Today
Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP is looking for resident feedback about safety concerns and police services in their neighbourhood. Today is the last day the police services board will be accept...
Nov 30, 2020
Have Your Say On Collingwood's Official Plan Today
Collingwood is updating its Official Plan - a guide for managing where, when & how the Town should grow. Residents are being asked to share their feedback at a couple of virtual sessions today and...
Nov 30, 2020
Ontario Doctors Say Masks Save Lives
Ontario's doctors say that wearing a mask or other face covering is one of the easiest and most effective things everyone can do to stop the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. Doctors working on the f...
Nov 29, 2020 Nenad Stojkovic / CC
Funeral Today For PC Marc Hovingh: Watch Online
OPP Constable Marc Hovingh is being laid to rest today. The 28-year veteran of the OPP was killed in the line of duty last week, after responding to a call about an unwanted man on a property in Gore ...
Nov 28, 2020 OPP
Ontario Wants Certainty From Ottawa As Covid-19 Vaccine Preparation Continues
Ontario needs certainty from the Federal government when the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines occurs. That from Premier Doug Ford today who says the largest rollout in a generation will depend on how the ...
Nov 27, 2020