Category Archives: Collingwood News
Wasaga Beach Cracks Down On Crowds
Strong words from Wasaga Beach's mayor on the crowds at the main beach on Canada Day. Nina Bifolchi called the crowded beach a "blatant disregard" of physical distancing rules. She called an emergency...
Jul 02, 2020
$150 Million Top-Up For Province's Social Services Relief Fund
The Province is doubling its investment in Ontario's Social Services Relief Fund with a $150 million funding boost. Today Premier Doug Ford said it's to improve homeless shelters and create opportunit...
Jul 02, 2020
Picnic Project A Success
The Picnic Project is already a success. Home Horizon launched the new fundraiser on Canada Day yesterday. The launch day sold out of picnic meals which are made by Roadrunner Foods. The picnics are b...
Jul 02, 2020
Barrie Man Drowns In Wasaga Beach
A 19 year old Barrie resident has drowned at Wasaga Beach. Police say they were called Tuesday at 3 pm to Beach Area 6 for reports a man had gone swimming with friends but didn't return. They discover...
Jul 02, 2020
88 Year Old Woman Suffers Fatal Medical Condition While Swimming
An 88 year old woman is dead after suffering a medical condition while swimming in Tiny Township. Emergency responders raced to the scene near the 19th Concession yesterday around 3:25 pm after gettin...
Jul 01, 2020
Sexual Assaults At An Innisfil Beach
A Brampton man has been charged after two teenage girls were allegedly sexually assaulted while swimming at an Innisfil beach. Police say that on June 20, they were called to the beach at the end of M...
Jun 30, 2020
Cause of Elmvale Area Barn Fire Under Investigation
The cause of a barn fire near Elmvale is still not known, but it is not being considered suspicious. The fire broke out at the property on Flos Road 10 on Monday night. As firefighters arrived, heavy ...
Jun 30, 2020
Police Investigating Arson In Stayner
Police are investigating a case of arson in Stayner. OPP says that just after 8 a.m. on Sunday, the windows of a vehicle were broken into and the person who called police believed there was an incendi...
Jun 30, 2020
Enjoy Provincial Parks Free Of Charge This Canada Day
A gift from the Province to help get you outdoors on Canada Day Today Premier Doug Ford said Ontario is giving everyone a chance to explore provincial parks tomorrow with free day use at the parks. Fr...
Jun 30, 2020
Where To Celebrate Canada Day In Simcoe County and Muskoka?
Looking for ideas on how to mark Canada Day? Here are some of the events taking place in the region: https://twitter.com/TwpOroMedonte/status/1277927449582612480 ORILLIA With celebrations at Orillia's...
Jun 30, 2020