Category Archives: Collingwood News
Premier's Message To Graduating Students At End Of Historic School Year
The Premier has issued a message to graduating students. He was joined by Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Raptor's superfan Nav Bhatia for yesterday's announcement. Ford said, "Keep going and nev...
Jun 25, 2020
PPE Donation For Collingwood Merchants
Collingwood Farmers' Market vendors and downtown merchants will be well protected thanks to a Simcoe County company. MPC (Molded Precision Components) from Shanty Bay is donating five hundred "Shield-...
Jun 24, 2020
RVH Extends Hours Of Covid-19 Screening Clinic
Because of high volumes of people getting tested for COVID-19, RVH is extending the hours of its screening clinic. In the past week, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre reports it has screened almos...
Jun 24, 2020
Order Issued To Protect Simcoe-Muskoka Farm Employees From COVID-19
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has issued an order to employers of farm workers in Simcoe-Muskoka to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on farms. The Section 22 Class Order...
Jun 24, 2020
Three Part Plan To Help Windsor-Essex Farms And Their Workers
The Province has unveiled a three-part plan to help farms and their workers in Windsor-Essex get tested. It's in advance of parts of that region making it to Stage 2 tomorrow (June 25th), except for t...
Jun 24, 2020
One Barrie Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Crash West Of Newmarket
A 20 year old man from Barrie is dead, following a crash in King Township. It happened yesterday afternoon, when a Dodge Charger collided with a dump truck near HIghway 9 and Jane Street, west of Newm...
Jun 24, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Barrie Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: Barrie Police report that Janet Powers has been located in good health. The department is thanking everyone involved in this search. (1 pm, June 24th) PRIOR: Barrie Police are searching for a ...
Jun 24, 2020
Camp Collingwood Goes Virtual
While many local camps are not available this summer, Camp Collingwood hopes to bring activities to residents virtually. New games, scavenger hunts, crafts, books, music, and more for all ages will be...
Jun 24, 2020
Swim Advisories In Simcoe County and Muskoka
Based on water sample results this week, some beach advisories have been issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. During a swim advisory, signs indicate recent water samples show bacteria le...
Jun 24, 2020
More Young People Contracting COVID-19
Rising rates of COVID-19 in children, adolescents and young adults have sparked concerns. Ontario recorded a slight spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases yesterday, as well as 10 more deaths, incl...
Jun 24, 2020