Category Archives: Collingwood News
SMDHU Doc Concerned About Province's Reopening Plans
As the province continues to reopen businesses, the Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is sounding the alarm that it's too early. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday ...
May 13, 2020
State of Emergency Extended Until June 2nd
Ontario's State of Emergency has been extended to June 2nd. The extension was approved at the legislature today and will allow Ontario to continue prohibiting events and gatherings of more than five p...
May 12, 2020
More Reopening "Good News" Coming Thursday
The cautious reopening of the Province will continue. On Thursday, more good news about getting people back to work is being promised. This despite today's Provincial State of Emergency extension whic...
May 12, 2020
$2.5 Billion Aid Package Announced For Seniors
The Federal Government is boosting seniors benefits with a $2.5 billion-dollar aid package. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says this means Old Age Security (OAS)-eligible seniors will get a one-time, t...
May 12, 2020
A Wasaga Beach Man Faces A List Of Charges/Weapon Seized
A 36 year old Wasaga Beach man faces charges following an investigation into a number of incidents. OPP say the incidents involved the man not complying with a number of conditions on his release orde...
May 12, 2020
Portion Of Barrie's Lakeshore Being Closed To Traffic
Barrie City Councillors have decided to make a portion of Lakeshore Drive for pedestrians and cyclists only... at least temporarily. Starting on Thursday, the Northbound Lanes of Lakeshore drive betwe...
May 12, 2020
Premier Defending Daughters Mother's Day Visit
Premier Doug Ford is once again under fire for apparently breaking Ontario's prescribed COVID-19 physical distancing measures. Ford admitted yesterday that two of his daughters (who live in different ...
May 12, 2020
Ontario's State of Emergency To Be Renewed
Ontario will have to renew the State of Emergency. That from Premier Doug Ford today, who adds that while the number of Covid-19 cases in the province are going down, there has to be a consistent tren...
May 11, 2020
Large Business Aid Will Help Prevent Bankruptcies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says financial aid announced for large businesses today will be bridge financing, not bailouts. Trudeau says the Large Employer Emergency Facility will act as a supplemen...
May 11, 2020
Two Officers Assaulted In Wasaga Beach
Two police officers were assaulted in an incident in Wasaga Beach on the weekend. OPP say that on Saturday, just before 2 a.m., an officer pulled over a vehicle on Mosley Street. Police say the man be...
May 11, 2020