Category Archives: Collingwood News
Trudeau Says Fiscal Update On Covid-19 Costs Coming July 8th
An update on what the Covid-19 pandemic has cost Canada and how it will affect the country moving Forward will be released July 8th. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the largest economic ...
Jun 17, 2020
Ontario Hospital Workers Holding Day Of Action Today
Three unions representing 75,000 Ontario hospital staff members are holding a day of action today. They say the protest is in regards to the provincial pandemic pay fiasco. The unions say not a dime h...
Jun 17, 2020
Painting Stolen From Stayner Store
Police are looking to get back a painting that was stolen from a shop in Stayner. Last Thursday (June 11), OPP were called to "We Get It' buy and sell on William Street. Early in the morning, the stor...
Jun 16, 2020
Province Provides Businesses More Reopening Advice Ahead of Friday
Premier Doug Ford says the province needs to boost confidence amongst the public to help the economy restart. Instead of rushing the reopening, Ford says things have to planned carefully. Ahead of mor...
Jun 16, 2020
There Are Now Three Suspicious Fires In Clearview
Clearview Township's Fire Chief says he is working with OPP following a third suspicious fire. Roree Payment says the three fires, over the last couple of weeks, have similarities and he believes they...
Jun 16, 2020
Canada Emergency Response Benefit Extended Eight Weeks
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is being extended by eight weeks With today's announcement, PM Justin Trudeau says the country is now at a place where we are gradually reopening parts of ...
Jun 16, 2020
Collingwood Council Votes To Ban Hate Symbols, Including Confederate Flag
No more hate in Collingwood. Collingwood council unanimously decided last night to approve a motion ordering town staff to find a way to ban the display of symbols of hate and racial intolerance in bo...
Jun 16, 2020
New Billboards In Wasaga Beach
New billboards are up in Wasaga Beach. One is at 140 Main Street, while you can check out the other at Main and Mosley streets. Mayor Nina Bifolchi and members of council gathered yesterday to show of...
Jun 16, 2020
Canada Makes Final Bid For Seat On UN Security Council
It's a big day for the Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau will participate in a virtual event with Permanent Representatives to the United Nations today, to highlight and conclude Canada's campaign for a ...
Jun 16, 2020
How To Reopen Safely After A Pandemic
Businesses can sign up to get some expert advice this week on how to reopen and operate businesses and workplaces safely during the pandemic. An information session is being held on Thursday featuring...
Jun 16, 2020