Category Archives: Collingwood News
OPP Investigating Threat At CCI
There has been a stepped up police presence at CCI in Collingwood today. OPP have been investigating graffiti in a washroom at the school relating to a possible gun threat. There are no reports of any...
Oct 01, 2020
Wasaga Beach Mayor Wants Tougher Fines For Street Racers
The mayor of Wasaga Beach has some suggestions for dealing with unsanctioned car rallies. In a letter to Premier Doug Ford, Nina Bifolchi asks the government to take the lead in increasing penalties a...
Oct 01, 2020
$461 Million to Help Stabilize Ontario's PSW Workforce
The Province is committing $461 million to give Personal Support Worker's (PSW's) a raise. Today Premier Doug Ford says it will help stabilize the PSW workforce. "That means that as of October 1st, we...
Oct 01, 2020
Covid-19 Cases Jump In Simcoe/Muskoka
There is a jump in new Covid-19 cases in Simcoe/Muskoka today. The health unit is reporting 19 cases, up from 11 cases yesterday. There are two cases in Clearview Township. They are a man 45 to 64 and...
Oct 01, 2020
Feds Announce $10 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Today the Federal government launched a $10 billion infrastructure plan that will help Canadians get back on their feet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it will create about 60,000 jobs across the c...
Oct 01, 2020
Are You Canada's Safest Driver? You Could Win Cash!
Do you follow all the rules of the roads? And brag to your friends about always following the speed limit? You could win up to $10,000 cash in the new Canada's Safest Driver contest. This skills-based...
Oct 01, 2020
Minimum Wage Goes Up Today
Ontario's minimum wage rate is going up today. The increase affects not only the general minimum wage rate, but also the alternative minimum wage rates that apply in Ontario. Starting today, the gener...
Oct 01, 2020
How To Celebrate National Seniors Day
It's National Seniors Day! The event encourages all Canadians to celebrate older adults across the country-whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend The federal government says there are ...
Oct 01, 2020
Enbridge Gas Bills Going Up, Starting Today
Starting today, your gas bill is going up. Enbridge Gas has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board for changes in the rates customers pay for natural gas. It says when gas rates were last adj...
Oct 01, 2020
Share Your Thoughts On Midland's 2021 Budget
Midland Council and Staff are seeking feedback from residents to identify areas of focus for the Town's 2021 budget. They are encouraging Midland residents to engage in the municipal financial plannin...
Sep 30, 2020