Category Archives: Collingwood News
It's Giving Tuesday!
An annual day of giving that normally takes place in December is making an early appearance to help those struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today is Giving Tuesday. The grassroots movement enc...
May 05, 2020
Thousands Of Cottagers May Soon Say "We're Here......"
Thousands of cottagers may soon be heading our way. (Even though, we all know some are already here.) The chief medical officer of health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, Dr. Charles Gardn...
May 05, 2020
Drugs, Cash And Guns Seized In Midland
Two Midland residents face drug possession and trafficking charges after arrests in Tay Township. OPP say they executed a search warrant Friday at a Sixth Street home in Midland and seized over $32,00...
May 04, 2020
A Big Jump Today In Coronavirus Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
A big increase in Coronavirus cases in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit reports 35 new cases which brings the total to 318 cases. 15 of the new cases are at long term care homes in Simcoe County. The h...
May 04, 2020
SIU Ends Investigation Into Midland Incident
The Special Investigations Unit has ended its probe into an incident in Midland. The SIU says that on October 11, 2019, a 37 year old man was involved in a crash in the area of Whitfield Crescent and ...
May 04, 2020
Ontario Hits Covid-19 Testing Benchmark
Testing for Covid-19 is at an all time high in Ontario. Today Premier Doug Ford confirmed that as of May 1st, the Province has achieved 17,000 tests per day - a far cry from the 4,000 being done per d...
May 04, 2020
Canada Invests $850 Million To Aid Vaccine Research & Development
Canada is helping the battle against Covid-19 beyond its borders This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada is providing $850 million to international efforts to fight the virus. He ...
May 04, 2020
Barrie Launches Virtual Activities To Keep You Active And Entertained
The city of Barrie wants residents to stay active and engaged at home with virtual recreation activities It has launched the "Together At Home" digital hub, which provides a variety of recreational ac...
May 04, 2020
Shine Green This Week For Children's Mental Health
It's Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW May 3-9). New Path Youth & Family Services in Barrie is asking everyone in Simcoe County to Shine Green for children's mental health. It is inviting everyo...
May 04, 2020
It's Emergency Preparedness Week
It's Emergency Preparedness Week across the province. Residents are being reminded they should have an emergency survival kit, which contains everything you and your family would need to be safe and t...
May 04, 2020