Category Archives: Collingwood News
New Pot Shop Application in Collingwood
An application for a new pot shop in Collingwood has entered the 15 day public notice phase. The proposed cannabis retail store would be at 280 First Street. If you'd like to file a complaint or write...
Jun 11, 2020 Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker / CC
Storm Leaves Massive Power Outages Across Ontario
There are still thousands of power outages across the province this morning, after a nasty storm move through the area. Hydro One, Elexicon and Lakeland power are all dealing with outages this morning...
Jun 11, 2020
New Name For Collingwood High School Announced
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board says Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School will be the new name of the high school in Collingwood. It was formerly named after Jean Vanier, who was...
Jun 10, 2020
Province Announces Gradual Reopening For Postsecondary Education Sector
A gradual reopening of Ontario's postsecondary education sector is in the works. Starting in July, limited in-person education and training can restart for students who weren't able to graduate due to...
Jun 10, 2020
Beaches and Campsites To Open At Ontario Parks
It's good news for campers. Come Friday June 12th, beaches at Provincial Parks will be open to the public as maintenance and water testing are completed. Then on June 15th, campers enrolled in 2020's ...
Jun 10, 2020
Education Minister Stephen Lecce Tests Negative For Covid-19
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he has tested negative for Covid-19 after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Lecce tweeted out the below statement th...
Jun 10, 2020
More Visitors Allowed At Campbell House
The hospice in Collingwood is starting to welcome more visitors. Starting today, Campbell House is increasing essential visitors to two for each patient. Each designated visitor is required to come on...
Jun 10, 2020
2020 Small Halls Festival Cancelled
An award winning event in Clearview Township will not go ahead this fall because of COVID-19. The 2020 Small Halls Festival is cancelled. The festival, which holds many different events at the townshi...
Jun 10, 2020 Twp. of Clearview logo.
New Driver Charged In Traffic Stop
A 20 year old from Wasaga Beach faces charges following a traffic stop in Fenelon Falls. Last night, around 11 o'clock, an OPP officer was patrolling on Helen Street and observed a vehicle being drive...
Jun 10, 2020
Trudeau Gives Class of 2020 Commencement Speech At Carleton University
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says University students across Canada should be proud despite their graduation being so different this year. He was at Carleton University this morning to give the 2020 ...
Jun 10, 2020