Category Archives: Collingwood News
Tiny Township Cracks Down On Illegal Parking
Starting on Friday, the Township of Tiny will be ticketing and towing vehicles from public beach areas. The township is cracking down on drivers who are parking illegally in these areas. Parking is st...
Jul 23, 2020
Speeder Nabbed In Springwater
Police have nabbed a speeder in Springwater Township. Officers stopped a vehicle on County Road 29 last night (Wednesday). Police say the vehicle was going 135 km/h in an 80 zone. A 35 year old from T...
Jul 23, 2020
Federal Offender Wanted On Canada-Wide Warrant May Be In Barrie, Orillia Or Wasaga Beach
A federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant may be in the Barrie, Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Wasaga Beach areas. Police say Mark Whyte is currently serving a thirteen (13) year sentence for break...
Jul 23, 2020
Baseball Is Back!
Baseball is back! One of the biggest changes the MLB adopted is the shortening of its regular season to just 60 games. There are also some new rules, such as teams in the National League being able to...
Jul 23, 2020
Public Feedback Wanted On Collingwood's Accessibility Plan
The Town of Collingwood's Accessibility Advisory Committee is seeking comments, input, and feedback from the public on the proposed Strategic Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2020-2025. This proposed...
Jul 23, 2020
Orillia OPP Arrest Four Suspected Drunk Drivers Within 24 Hours
Orillia OPP has arrested and charged four suspected (4) impaired drivers in the span of 24 hours. On Saturday night, officers investigated a vehicle stopped on the side of Highway 12 near 11 and deter...
Jul 23, 2020
Man Charged Following Disturbance In Midland
A 22 year old man has been arrested, following a disturbance in Midland. Police say on Tuesday night, they were called to a home on Fourth Street, where the suspect was causing mischief and was also f...
Jul 23, 2020
Charges Laid In String Of Thefts
A 31 year old Wasaga Beach man faces a number of theft related charges. On July 13, OPP were called about a suspicious vehicle at a home on Port Severn Road North, Georgian Bay Township. Officers foun...
Jul 22, 2020
Ford Comments On Karahalios Caucus Departure
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has commented on his booting of Belinda Karahalios from the Progressive Conservative caucus. She voted against a bill that gives the government powers to extend or amend some...
Jul 22, 2020
Scandinave Spa Reopens Today
Scandinave Spa is reopening at 9 this morning. However, due to the current pandemic, new safety protocols are in place. They include: Saunas and Steam Room are not permitted to open until further noti...
Jul 22, 2020