Category Archives: Collingwood News

The hospital in Collingwood has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Collingwood General and Marine Hospital President and CEO, Norah Holder says the man in his 50s went to the hospital on March 13th...

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a robbery investigation in Orillia. Police say on Wednesday morning, they were called about a disturbance at a home in the city's south end, where th...

A man who died at RVH just over a week ago, died from COVID-19. A coroner's report has confirmed COVID-19 was the cause of death for the 77 year old man, who passed away at the hospital on March 11. T...

The Ontario Provincial Police is seeking the assistance of the public to locate a man with an outstanding warrant. Police say Nicholas Keddy is possibly in the Simcoe County area. He is described as 3...

Barrie police say they've arrested a red-gloved criminal, who was wanted for robbing the same stores four times in the same day. Police say the same suspect is believed to have robbed Circle K Stores ...

The City of Barrie is making big changes to transit and water services to help you through this trying time. Barrie Transit will be free starting tomorrow (March 20th) until April 6th. It's an effort ...

Wasaga Distribution is helping customers who are struggling to make payments in "these trying times". The hydro company says it recognizes the challenges that many of their customers may face during t...

The Town of Collingwood is asking passengers using Collingwood Transit and The Blue Mountains link to board and exit buses via the back doors. Cash fares will not be accepted until further notice, and...

Maple Weekend in Ontario is cancelled. The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association (OMSPA) reports that the event, which takes place the first weekend of April each year and which sees more than 15...

The Town of the Blue Mountains wants residents to stop flushing wipes. The town says even if the package says they are flushable, sanitary wipes place unnecessary strain on wastewater infrastructure. ...