Category Archives: Collingwood News
Rural Small Businesses To Receive Covid-19 Support
The Federal government is turning its attention to helping rural small and mid-sized businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says today's funding announcement will help ...
Apr 17, 2020
Gun Scare In Clearview Township Results In Arrest
A man has been arrested, following a gun call in Clearview Township. Around 230 this morning, police were called about a man being threatened with a firearm in New Lowell. Officers arrived on the scen...
Apr 17, 2020
Blue Mountain Village Offers COVID-19 Grant Program
The Blue Mountain Village Foundation has launched a grant program to combat COVID-19. The Accelerated Spring Grant Program will provide 15 grants of $1,000 each to local charities and non-profits. In ...
Apr 17, 2020
Two Suspected Drunk Drivers Arrested In Wasaga Beach
Two suspected drunk drivers have been arrested in Wasaga beach in as many days. Just after 130 yesterday afternoon, police say the driver of a vehicle ran over a street sign and then took off. A 21-ye...
Apr 17, 2020
US President Donald Trump Unveils Plans For "Opening Up America Again"
US President Donald Trump has revealed federal guidelines to reopen the United States. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1250851143363805185 https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/125090791558...
Apr 17, 2020
"I Don't Want Them In Ontario": Premier Ford's Message To Trump
"I don't want them in Ontario." That's Premier Doug Ford's message to US President Donald Trump, after he indicated there could soon be loosened restrictions at the border. Ford said yesterday, the PM...
Apr 17, 2020
Auto Insurance Rebates Now Allowed Due To Covid-19
Auto Insurance companies can now provide temporary rebates to drivers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Province has amended the Insurance Act to help ease the financial pressure for people during the...
Apr 16, 2020
One More COVID-19 Related Death In Simcoe-Muskoka
The local health unit is reporting another death. This brings the total in Simcoe-Muskoka to 12. Details on the person who died are not yet available. There are nine new cases of Coronavirus today bri...
Apr 16, 2020
Province Confident It Can Handle Covid-19 Surges
The Province of Ontario is confident it will be able to accommodate any surges in Covid-19 patients in the coming weeks. Today Health Minister Christine Elliott said some hospitals have already chosen...
Apr 16, 2020
More Financial Help For Small And Medium Size Businesses
More financial help is on the way for small and medium-sized Canadian businesses. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says restrictions on the Canada Emergency Business Account program (CEBA) are being lift...
Apr 16, 2020