Category Archives: Collingwood News
Backcountry Camping at Ontario Parks and Recreational Camping on Crown Land Starts Today
Starting today, the Ontario government is gradually reintroducing camping in Ontario Parks and recreational camping on Crown land. Backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including acc...
Jun 01, 2020
New Fixed COVID-19 Electricity Rate
The Ontario government is suspending time of use electricity rates and introducing a fixed price under the COVID-19 Recovery Rate program. The new rate will be 12.8 cents per kilowatt-hour and will ap...
May 31, 2020
Drive-Ins and Batting Cages Allowed To Open
The provincial government has announced that drive-in theatres and batting cages are now allowed to reopen. The announcement was made in a news release on Saturday. David Hayes, who manages the Sunset...
May 31, 2020
Suspicious Fire Investigation In Barrie
A suspicious fire is under investigation in Barrie. It broke out on Saturday afternoon at an abandoned home on Essa Road. Police say information was received that three teenage boys were observed in t...
May 31, 2020
Search Ends In Collingwood After Suspect's Arrest In Peel Region
The police search for two people earlier today in Collingwood started when OPP tried to make an arrest during a traffic stop. Just before 10:30 am OPP tried to arrest the subject of an ongoing investi...
May 29, 2020
Some Wasaga Beach Parking Lots Closed To Discourage Daytrippers
Several Wasaga Beach beachfront municipal parking lots are closing to discourage day trip visitors during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Playland Park Square and Spruce Street lots are staying open and st...
May 29, 2020
Staged Regional Reopening Possible - But First, More Testing
Premier Doug Ford says the Province is looking at a staged regional approach towards reopening Ontario. It's not yet known how this would take shape, but with Ontario ramping up its testing measures, ...
May 29, 2020
$650 Million Announced For Indigenous Healthcare, Income Support and Shelters
The Federal government has announced $650 million for income support, new emergency women's shelters and healthcare in Indigenous communities. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says $285 million of it wil...
May 29, 2020
Collingwood Opens More Outdoor Amenities
The Town of Collingwood has opened more outdoor rec activities. Pickleball courts, tennis courts, skatepark, and basketball courts are now available for recreational use. However, the town says indivi...
May 29, 2020
Police Station Torched In Minneapolis, As Riots Continue Over George Floyd's Death
Civil unrest continues in Minneapolis. Cheering protesters torched the local police station last night that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. ...
May 29, 2020