Category Archives: Collingwood News
What Does The "Orange-Restrict" Level Mean?
All areas covered by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit are moving to the Orange Restrict level of the province's COVID-19 Response Framework today. So, what exactly does that mean? Organized pub...
Nov 23, 2020
Grey County Receives Approval For 62 New Beds At Grey Gables In Markdale
Grey County has received approval from the Ontario government for the development of 62 new long-term care beds at Grey Gables in Markdale. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker says in a release this...
Nov 21, 2020 Grey Gables long-term care home in Markdale, Grey Highlands. (image supplied by Grey County)
Simcoe-Muskoka Heads Into Orange Restrict Level Monday
The region of Simcoe-Muskoka will be moved from the Yellow Protect level to Orange Restrict come Monday. The Province is moving to get community spread of COVID-19 under control - it's also putting To...
Nov 20, 2020
Guns, Ammo and Cocaine Seized in Tiny Township
Three men from Tiny Township and one from Midland face charges after police seized cocaine, guns and ammo at a Balm Beach residence. The residence was searched yesterday. Combined charges include poss...
Nov 20, 2020
Trudeau Issues Grim Second Wave Update As Cases Spike
Canada is facing a winter that's going to drive people inside more and more. That from PM Justin Trudeau today who painted a picture of overwhelmed hospitals and more loved ones dying. Trudeau says we...
Nov 20, 2020
Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Award Winners
Simcoe County has handed out it eighth annual Newcomer Recognition Awards, but virtually this year, due to the pandemic. Six individuals, one school and one organization were recognized for their cont...
Nov 20, 2020
RVH Opens Regional Pandemic Response Unit
RVH has officially opened its Regional Pandemic Response Unit (PRU). The PRU is a 70-bed fully functioning field hospital which is a regional resource not just for RVH but Collingwood General and Mari...
Nov 20, 2020
Canada's Top Health Officials Release New COVID-19 Modelling Charts
Canada's chief public health officer says COVID-19 case counts in our country have far surpassed levels seen during the first wave. Dr. Theresa Tam says if people don't follow the rules and without a ...
Nov 20, 2020 Nov 20, 2020
Bill C-9 Receives Royal Assent To Extend Wage Subsidy and Implement Rent Subsidy
The government is taking targeted action to support Canadians and Canadian businesses, non-profits and charities that continue to face uncertainty and economic challenges because of the COVID-19 pande...
Nov 20, 2020
It's Eat Well To Excel Day
It's the third annual Eat Well To Excel Day. The Simcoe County Nutrition Program for School-Age Children is a non-profit organization that supports volunteer run breakfast, morning meal, lunch and/or ...
Nov 20, 2020