Category Archives: Collingwood News
Out Of The Cold Collingwood Partners With David Busby Centre
Out of The Cold Collingwood and Community Connection have formed a new partnership with the David Busby Centre in Barrie. As a result of an overwhelming need identified though their 211 helpline, Comm...
Aug 27, 2020
Same-Day Hip Replacement Surgery At RVH
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has just completed a same-day arthroplasty procedure, becoming the first hospital in North Simcoe Muskoka to offer such a service on a regular basis. The fi...
Aug 27, 2020
Ditto Razor Recall
Ditto brand razors and refill cartridges have been recalled in Canada after customers reported cutting themselves. Health Canada says at least two people have suffered "lacerations" while using the pr...
Aug 27, 2020
Province Highlights School Covid-19 Management Plans
Premier Doug Ford says it's all hands on deck to get students back to school safely this September. The Province will use the just-announced $381 million in Federal funding for its safe return to clas...
Aug 26, 2020
$2 Billion For Return-To-Class Safety
Federal financing to the tune of $2 billion will help provinces keep children safe when they return to school. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the money will flow via the Safe to Return to Cl...
Aug 26, 2020
Provincial Government Launches Back-To-School Ad Campaign
The Ontario government is coming under fire for investing in a number of advertisements they say will help inform parents and members of the public of the health measures that will be in place as kids...
Aug 26, 2020
No Risk To Public Safety After Reported Incident at Barrie Beach: Police
The Barrie Police Service is investigating after reports of a suspicious incident that occurred at Johnson's Beach on August 22. Police say an individual has been identified, and it has been confirmed...
Aug 25, 2020
Charges Laid In Charity Fraud
OPP have laid charges after a fake GoFundMe account was created and a number of people lost some money. Huronia West OPP reports that in March 2017 an account was set up family and friends to help a S...
Aug 25, 2020
$16 Million Announced For Modern Classrooms
A Provincial pledge to build modern classrooms and more childcare spaces saw results today with a $16 million announcement for a new catholic elementary school in Etobicoke. The new school will accomm...
Aug 25, 2020
O'Toole Says Canada Needs A Fighter
Newly-elected Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says Canada needs a fighter. In his first news conference as Conservative leader, O'Toole says he's here to fight for Canadians and their families. He sa...
Aug 25, 2020