Category Archives: Collingwood News
Two More Deaths Related To Covid-19 In Simcoe/Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 43 new cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths. This number covers the weekend. The last day cases were reported was Friday when there were 14 new cas...
Oct 19, 2020
Premier Strongly Recommends Not Trick-Or-Treating In Hotpots
It won't be a regular Halloween in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford is urging people not to go out trick-or-treating this Halloween in hotspots and to take extra precautions in other areas if you do. He say...
Oct 19, 2020
Area Home Sales Set New Record
Home sales in Southern Georgian Bay set a new monthly record. A total of 627 houses were sold in September 2020. That's up 57.9% from September 2019. This was also a new sales record for the month of ...
Oct 19, 2020
Black Harvest Is Still On, With Some Changes
You can still plan on taking the kids to downtown Collingwood leading up to Halloween. The annual Black Harvest Festival is going ahead, with some changes to keep everyone safe. From October 28 to 31,...
Oct 19, 2020
Southern Georgian Bay Businesses Encouraged to Join Safe Travels Stamp Program
South Georgian Bay Tourism (SGBT) would like to see all businesses in the area be certified with the new Safe Travels Stamp program. It will assist tourism operators and reassure consumers that health...
Oct 19, 2020
New COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Wasaga Beach
As part of ongoing efforts to keep the South Georgian Bay community safe from potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, a new Drive Through COVID-19 Assessment Centre will open in Wasaga Beach this week...
Oct 19, 2020
Progress On Housing Development In Markdale
Devonleigh Homes has a pair of projects in the community of Markdale The developments, known as "Centre Point South" & " Centre Point North ", are designed to create a community that blends rural ...
Oct 18, 2020
Straw Bale Fire-Fighting Marathon Near Stayner
Clearview Township firefighters have spent more than 24 hours on the scene of a suspicious and stubborn fire involving a large field of straw bales near Stayner. The Township's fire chief says the fla...
Oct 18, 2020
York Region Heads Into Modified Stage 2 On Monday
York Region is moving into a modified Stage 2 on Monday. This afternoon Premier Doug Ford expressed concern for the region and its growing number of Covid-19 cases. He says the modified Stage 2 there ...
Oct 16, 2020
Springwater Man Wanted On Arrest Warrant
OPP are seeking the public's help in trying to find a 31-year-old man who's wanted on an arrest warrant. The investigation started mid-day yesterday on the northeast side of Penetanguishene. Police ha...
Oct 16, 2020