Category Archives: Collingwood News
OHA Invites You To #StopTheSpread
The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) has launched its #StoptheSpread social media campaign, aimed at encouraging Ontarians to play an active part in preventing the further spread of COVID-19. The ca...
Oct 14, 2020
SPCA Unveils New Commemorative Animals in War Pin
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has released a new commemorative Animals in War collectible pin, featuring a pigeon as this year's symbol to honour the wartime contributions of animals. The pin is...
Oct 14, 2020
Clearview Township Mayor Requests Collaboration for New Collingwood Hospital
Clearview Township Mayor Doug Measures has sent a letter to The Honourable Christine Elliot, Minister of Health, requesting that a brand-new Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) be built bes...
Oct 14, 2020
Top Docs Approve Halloween Trick Or Treating, But With A Few Changes
Canada's top public doctor has approved "trick or treating" on Halloween, as long as the little ghosts and goblins respect the new realities of the pandemic. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Ta...
Oct 14, 2020
Clearview Youth Centre Reopens Today
The Clearview Youth Centre will reopen today. It has undergone some changes and implemented new safety procedures due to the pandemic. Both staff and youth are required to wear face coverings at all t...
Oct 14, 2020
New Electricity Rates Begin November 1
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced new electricity prices for households and small businesses, effective November 1st, under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). It says the total bill for a typi...
Oct 13, 2020
Ford Urges Ontarians To Do Their Part For Small Businesses
As part of an overall message about small business, Premier Doug Ford has a request for big third-party delivery companies like Uber Eats. He wants them to reduce their commission rates, which in some...
Oct 13, 2020
There Are 55 New Covid Cases in Simcoe/Muskoka
There are 55 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Simcoe/Muskoka today and one new death. There are now four confirmed deaths relating to the virus at Simcoe Manor in Beeton and a fifth death at the faci...
Oct 13, 2020
Over 240,000 People Have Applied For The Canada Recovery Benefit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says over 240,000 applications have been received so far for the new Canada Recovery Benefit. Applications opened for the benefit yesterday. "If you are affected by Covid...
Oct 13, 2020
Early Morning Fire In Wasaga Beach
An early morning fire in Wasaga Beach is under investigation. It broke out on Meadow Lane around 4 am, causing extensive damage to half of the home. Officials say one female occupant was able to escap...
Oct 13, 2020