Category Archives: Collingwood News
First-Ever Global Virtual Torch Run For Special Olympics This Weekend
The first-ever Global Virtual Torch Run is taking place today. Law enforcement agencies across the country are holding Torch Runs in their communities to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics...
Sep 18, 2020
Terry Fox Run "One Day. Your Way." Takes Place Sunday
The Terry Fox Run "One Day. Your Way." kicks off on Sunday. Participants and Teams are encouraged to register online to raise funds for cancer research. Due to public health concerns, Canadians will p...
Sep 18, 2020
Collingwood Optimist Club Cancels Its Outdoor Yard Sale
Due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases, the Collingwood Optimist Club is cancelling its outdoor yard sale. Organizers hope The Mother of all Yard Sales will return in 2021. The club says it will be still...
Sep 18, 2020
Report Of Boy Approached By Man In Van Was A Misunderstanding
Police say it was all a misunderstanding. OPP officers were investigating a report of a youth being approached by an unknown man in a van on Collins Street in Collingwood on Tuesday afternoon. Police ...
Sep 17, 2020 OPP Cruiser
Ford Government Moves To Freeze Residential Rent Increases in 2021
The Province is moving to freeze rent increases in 2021 for most rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled residential units. Today Premier Doug Ford announced the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses A...
Sep 17, 2020
New Social Gathering Limits Start In Ontario Hotspots Friday
New limits on social gatherings start tomorrow in Ontario's Covid-19 hotspots. Today Premier Doug Ford announced rules limiting organised public events and social gatherings. Indoor gatherings now hav...
Sep 17, 2020
OPP Identify Driver Connected To Fatal Hit and Run in Springwater
OPP say the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run near Highway 26 in Springwater Township have been identified. Police add that their investigation is continuing. The SIU was called in, a...
Sep 17, 2020
Wasaga Beach, Collingwood Have New Covid-19 Cases
Covid-19 Cases are up in Simcoe County. The local health unit reports 12 new cases today. Wasaga Beach has a new case. A man 45 to 64 has a community acquired case. Where a Collingwood man in the 18 t...
Sep 17, 2020
Wasaga Beach Attraction Is Tops
A Wasaga Beach business has won an award. Wasaga Adventure Park has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best award winner. The attraction ranks in the top 10 percent of the world b...
Sep 17, 2020
Clearview Youth Centre Offering Fall Activity Kits For Teens
The Clearview Youth Centre will offer a series of Fall Activity Kits to youth ages 12 to 18 in October, November and December. The at-home summer activity kits will contain items to keep youth busy th...
Sep 17, 2020