Category Archives: Collingwood News
Wasaga Beach's Second Budget Draft Has Minor Changes
The town of Wasaga Beach is moving right along with its 2021 budget preparations. In draft two of the spending document, the operating budget sits at $42.4 million, with a $15,740 tax supported increa...
Nov 17, 2020
Paramedics Toy Drive Looking A Little Different
Simcoe County Paramedics have re-imagined their annual toy drive. During the pandemic, paramedics will still collect donations of toys, food and gift cards at paramedic stations across the county. But...
Nov 17, 2020
Collingwood Launches First Craft Beverage Tour
Collingwood is set to show off its craft breweries, distilleries and local restaurants. The town is launching its first Collingwood Craft Beverage Tour. Starting in November, people living in South Ge...
Nov 17, 2020
Local Covid-19 Cases Stay in Double Digits
There are 31 new cases of Covid-19 in Simcoe/Muskoka. Clearview Township has a new case, a girl under 17. There is a case in Gravenhurst, a woman 35-44. Huntsville has a case, a man 45 to 64. Barrie h...
Nov 17, 2020
Over $37 Million For Mental Health Emergencies
The Province is sending in reinforcements to help people in a mental health crisis. Today Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will invest over $37 million to hire more staff, create tailored prog...
Nov 17, 2020 Ontario Premier Doug Ford. (image from @FordNation Twitter)
Springwater Man Facing Several Charges In Alleged Road Rage Incident
A man from Springwater has been arrested in connection with a road rage incident in Alliston. Police say the alleged incident happened on November 2nd and led to the arrest of a 26 year old man, who i...
Nov 17, 2020
Police Investigating Hit And Run In Wasaga Beach
Huronia West OPP are investigating a hit and run in Wasaga Beach. On the morning on Sunday, November 8th, police say a silver Lexus (possibly a 2008 or 2010) struck another vehicle in the driver-thru ...
Nov 17, 2020
Power Still Out? Here's The Latest
There are still a few power outages this morning, following a massive wind storm that caused damage across the province. Hydro One crews have restored power to 370,000 customers affected by the wind s...
Nov 17, 2020 Hydro One
Elderly Pedestrian Struck and Killed In Tay Township
A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Tay Township. Police say the accident happened just after 6 last night on Baseline Road between Concession Road 6 and Downers Road, where 81 yea...
Nov 17, 2020 Source: OPP
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for today: Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago Winter weather can be unpredictable but some ex...
Nov 17, 2020 Ministry Of Transportation