Category Archives: Collingwood News
Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Midland
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms a blue-green algae bloom in Little Lake Park Beach in Midland. Residents and visitors are being reminded to take precautions. The health unit says ther...
Jul 14, 2020
Fire And Water Bans Lifted
The water and fire bans have been lifted for most of Springwater Township. They both remain in effect for anyone on the Snow Valley Water System, which includes the Snow Valley Highlands, Snow Valley ...
Jul 14, 2020
Body Of Glee Star Naya Rivera Recovered From California Lake
The body of "Glee" star Naya Rivera has been found at a Southern California lake, where she went missing while swimming with her 4- year-old son almost a week ago. Ventura County Sheriff's officials c...
Jul 14, 2020
Swim Advisories In Effect
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued swimming advisories at several local beaches because of a higher than normal bacteria count in the water, which may pose increased health risks. The ...
Jul 14, 2020
Tips From The Public Lead To Suspected Drunk Drivers
Tips from the public led Southern Georgian Bay OPP to remove two suspected impaired drivers from area roads over the weekend. On Friday night, police were called about a possible drunk driver with a b...
Jul 14, 2020
Woman Charged With Mischief At Penetanguishene Library
A 30 year old woman is facing several charges, following an incident of mischief at the Penetanguishene Public Library. Police say the incident happened late last month and led to the arrest of the su...
Jul 14, 2020
Wasaga Beach To Consider New Beach Safety Plan
After closing the sand covered Beach Drive, Wasaga Beach is now looking at another way to control crowds at the main beach area. Fencing was put up at Beach One which formed four large "pods". At a sp...
Jul 13, 2020
Majority of Ontario Regions Will Enter Stage Three Friday
Premier Doug Ford says a majority of regions in Ontario can enter Stage Three starting Friday at 12:01 am. Twenty-four regions can enter Stage Three excluding areas like Toronto, York, Niagara, Peel, ...
Jul 13, 2020
Injured Cyclist Found In Ditch
A cyclist had to be airlifted to Toronto after he was found injured, in a ditch in Innisfil. On Sunday around 8:15 P.M., police were called by citizens who found the 27 year old Innisfil man (in the a...
Jul 13, 2020
Trudeau Apologises For Not Removing Himself From WE Charity Discussions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows people have concerns about how the Canada Student Service Program is shaping up and he apologised for not recusing himself on the issue. He was particularly...
Jul 13, 2020