Category Archives: Collingwood News
Large Straw Bale Fire In Stayner
Fire crews battled a large straw bale fire in Clearview Township. Crews were called to the 27/28 Sideroad in the Stayner area early this morning. Firefighters used an excavator, fans and blowers to ba...
Jun 03, 2020
$150 Million Announced For Rural Broadband and Cellular Access
The Provincial Government has announced $150 million for rural broadband and cellular access in Ontario. This piece of the broadband puzzle will help underserved rural Ontario and remote areas. Premie...
Jun 03, 2020
Today Is The Deadline To Apply For Georgian's Hardship Bursary Fund
Today is the deadline to apply to Georgian College's COVID-19 Hardship Bursary. The college says the $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary will help to ease the financial burden its students are experi...
Jun 03, 2020
The Ford Failed Us Province-wide Day of Action: OFL
A different kind of protest will be taking place across the province today. The Ontario Federation of Labour is hosting "The Ford Failed Us Province-wide Day of Action". The labour movement asks resid...
Jun 03, 2020
Ford Says State of Emergency Extension Won't Affect Reopening
Premier Doug Ford says extending Ontario's State of Emergency until June 30th doesn't mean the reopening is on hold. Today Ford indicated the Provincial extension will be done out of precaution. "The ...
Jun 02, 2020
Canada On Track With PPE Production
The Federal Government is working to improve its personal protective equipment (PPE) production capacity. Whether through funding Canadian businesses that are developing methods of rapid Covid-19 test...
Jun 02, 2020
Dentists Allowed To Reopen, But Expect A Backlog
Ontario's dentists have been given the green light this week to re-open their offices. While you can now book an appointment with your dentist for a cleaning or any other treatment, the Ontario Dental...
Jun 02, 2020
OPP Looking For Person Of Interest In Meaford Murder
Grey Bruce OPP are looking for a person of interest in their investigation into the death of 25 year old Emerson Sprung of Meaford. Sprung was reported missing on May 3rd after not returning home the ...
Jun 02, 2020
Deadline Today for King Street Art Community Project
The Town of Midland is accepting applications from Simcoe County residents to create 2' x 2' paintings to beautify the downtown core during the King Street Rejuvenation Project. The 2020 King Street C...
Jun 02, 2020
Barrie Man Charged In Gun-Trafficking Investigation
A Barrie man is facing charges in relation to an ongoing gun trafficking investigation. Nottawasaga OPP executed a search warrant at a home in the city yesterday, when multiple firearms and ammunition...
Jun 02, 2020