Category Archives: Collingwood News
Town And OPP Ready For Unauthorized Car Rally
The town of Wasaga Beach is taking action in preparation for unapproved car rally this weekend. Mayor Nina Bifolchi says temporary speed bumps have been placed at the entrances and exits of some munic...
Sep 24, 2020
Covid-19 Cases Are Still High In Simcoe/Muskoka
There is a new case of Covid-19 in Collingwood. The local health unit is investigating where a man 18 to 34 got the virus. The other new cases are five in Barrie including a girl under 17, and there i...
Sep 24, 2020
Province Announces New Covid-19 Testing Focus
The Covid-19 case numbers are spiking and the Province of Ontario is getting more strategic in its approach to testing. Today Premier Doug Ford announced over $1 billion to be invested in expanded tes...
Sep 24, 2020
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson Not Seeking Re-election
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has announced he will not seek re-election. Wilson sent out a statement this morning saying he has formally informed the Simcoe-Grey Progressive Conservative Riding Associat...
Sep 24, 2020
The Prime Minister Makes Rare Televised Address
The Prime Minister has made a rare televised address to the nation. He spoke to Canadians Wednesday night about the latest increase in COVID-19 cases. The PM is urging Canadians to stick to their soci...
Sep 23, 2020
Throne Speech Focuses On Covid-19 Protection And Recovery
Canada's Governor General has delivered her second Throne Speech. On Wednesday afternoon, Julie Payette opened the return to Parliament after it was prorogued just over a month ago. Payette told membe...
Sep 23, 2020
Charges Laid In Death Of Infant In Wasaga Beach.
Police have laid charges in the death of an infant in Wasaga Beach. OPP say that on April 17, just before midnight, an investigation was started into the death of an 11 month old boy. Yesterday, polic...
Sep 23, 2020
Covid-19 Testing to Begin At 60 Pharmacies On Friday
The Province's Fall Preparedness Covid-19 Plan will include free testing at pharmacies including Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart and other independent pharmacies During an announcement at the Huntsville Sh...
Sep 23, 2020
Covid Case At Thornbury Restaurant
A restaurant in Thornbury says one of its staff has tested positive for Covid-19. The Dam Pub has posted a notice on its Facebook page that says, "We are actively working with Public Health staff and ...
Sep 23, 2020
Three People Charged With Attempted Murder In Penetanguishene
An overnight incident in Penetanguishene has OPP conducting an attempted murder investigation. Police responded last evening at 6:49 pm after getting reports of a disturbance at a Church Street apartm...
Sep 23, 2020