Category Archives: Collingwood News
It's Dress Purple Day!
Today is Dress Purple Day. Every October, Children's Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, yout...
Oct 27, 2020
Health Canada Is Looking For Flu Watchers
Health Canada is looking for "Flu Watchers". They are Canadian volunteers who normally track the flu, but with the global pandemic, they're also tracking COVID-19. Health Canada says you can help publ...
Oct 26, 2020
Covid-19 Cases in Simcoe/Muskoka Stay In Double Digits
Covid-19 cases in our region remain in the double digits. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports 55 new cases since Friday. There are two new cases in Clearview Township. They are two men, on...
Oct 26, 2020
Province To Release 2020 Budget Nov. 5th
Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips says the Province's 2020 budget will be released November 5th and that it will have a three-year outlook. Phillips says it will make available every resource to h...
Oct 26, 2020
Time Announced For Release Of Inquiry Report
Many people are anxiously awaiting the release of the final report from the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry. The time of the release is noon, a week from today. Details of how to watch the virtual public...
Oct 26, 2020
Wasaga Beach Launches New Website
The town of Wasaga Beach has a new website designed to be easier to navigate. The site is mobile-friendly and accessibility compliant. It also offers greater searchability and tools that allow users t...
Oct 26, 2020
New Round Of Applications Open For Small Business Grants Today
A new round of applications open today for $5,000 dollar grants for small businesses. The Canada United Small Business Fund helps small businesses offset the cost of expenses to reopen safely, purchas...
Oct 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Gatherings May Be To Blame For Recent COVID-19 Increase: Health Minister
Experts say Thanksgiving celebrations, fewer restrictions and increased testing capacity may be among the factors contributing to Canada's recent surge in record breaking COVID-19 cases. Here in Ontar...
Oct 25, 2020
SMDHU Insists More Flu Shots Are On The Way
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says don't worry about getting your flu shot right away. It says distribution of the vaccine for the general population is being rolled out across the province ...
Oct 25, 2020
Covid-19 Cases Rise in Simcoe/Muskoka
Covid-19 cases in our region are back into double digits. There are 22 new cases in Simcoe/Muskoka today. There is one case in Wasaga Beach (man 18 to 34) and three in Clearview Township (two women an...
Oct 23, 2020