Category Archives: Collingwood News
Premier Says AG Should Crunch Numbers Instead of Give Health Advice
Premier Doug Ford has come out swinging in response to a scathing auditor general report that found the province's COVID-19 response was hampered by "delays and confusion in decision-making." In her r...
Nov 26, 2020 Auditor General
Time Amendment Act Passes Third Reading
A private members bill that would bring an end to Daylight Saving Time in Ontario continues to move forward in the legislature, after passing its third reading. Bill 214 - the Time Amendement Act - re...
Nov 26, 2020 Mike Licht / CC
OPP Festive RIDE Campaign Kicks Off Today
Police across the province are reminding motorists of the consequences of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol and drugs as the annual OPP Festive RIDE campaign officially kicks off today....
Nov 26, 2020
No Spectators Allowed At Wasaga Stars Arena
Spectators are now no longer allowed in the Wasaga Stars Arena. The town has made this decision to comply with the new Orange COVID-19 status for the region. The town will still allow one parent or gu...
Nov 25, 2020
Province Releases Safety Guidelines For The Holidays
The Province has issued safety guidelines for Ontarians for the upcoming holidays. Premier Doug Ford urges everyone to follow them and says we can't take any chances during the second wave. They inclu...
Nov 25, 2020
Georgian Bay Furniture Bank Needs A New Truck
The Georgian Bay Furniture Bank is hoping you can help. The non-profit organization relies on community donations of furniture and kitchen items for families in need in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Thor...
Nov 25, 2020
A Slight Drop In Local Covid-19 Cases
Local Covid-19 numbers look a little better today. There are 19 new cases in Simcoe/Muskoka, down from the 29 reported yesterday. Most of the new cases are in Barrie (8) including a boy and girl under...
Nov 25, 2020
Wasaga Beach Casino Is Still Going Ahead
Despite some concerns and rumors, the Wasaga Beach casino is still going ahead. There is a for sale listing for 88 and 176 Lyons Court which is the property for Gateway Casino's site. The listing has ...
Nov 25, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Gateway Casinos)
Clearview Offering Toys For Tickets Program
Clearview Township is hosting a 'Toys for Tickets' initiative to support the Simcoe County Paramedics reimagined Christmas Toy Drive. 'Toys for Tickets' allows parking tickets issued between November ...
Nov 25, 2020
2020 Order of Collingwood Recipients Announced
On behalf of the Town of Collingwood, Mayor Brian Saunderson is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Order of Collingwood and the Companion to the Order of Collingwood. Order of Collingwood ...
Nov 25, 2020