Category Archives: Collingwood News
COVID-19 Community Risk Level in Simcoe Muskoka increases to high
On Nov. 23, 2023, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) moved the region's overall COVID-19 Community Risk Level from moderate to high as the virus continues to circulate within the communit...
Nov 27, 2023 SMDHU Logo
OPP Locate Wanted Persons in North Simcoe
Officers of the Southern Georgian Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have made multiple arrests of local individuals connected to ongoing investigations in North Simcoe. OPP officers atten...
Nov 24, 2023 Source: OPP
Collingwood Downtown announces Santa Claus Parade Winners
It was a beautiful winter day for the Collingwood Downtown Santa Claus Parade, and the spirit of the season was alive in Downtown Collingwood. The crowds enjoyed a magical, light-filled parade as one ...
Nov 23, 2023
911 Call Leads to Assault Charges for Midland Resident
A 911 call at 3:20 pm November 20, 2023, to the Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre has lead investigators from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment to arrest a Midland resident on assa...
Nov 22, 2023 Source: OPP
CGMH to launch an emergency department pilot project booking system for coughs, cold symptoms and minor injuries
The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital's (CGMH) emergency department is a busy place on any given day. To help streamline the emergency visit process for those with coughs, cold symptoms and mino...
Nov 22, 2023
2023 Festive RIDE Campaign Is Here
Local motorists can expect to see numerous RIDE spot checks at various locations in our area as officers take part in the 2023 Festive RIDE campaign. The campaign runs until January 1st with the goal ...
Nov 21, 2023 Source: OPP
OPP Investigators Seeking Assistance In Solving Commercial Break and Enter in Midland
Investigators from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment are seeking assistance from the public after staff of the Event Horizon Hobbies on King Street, Midland contacted the OPP Communication Cent...
Nov 20, 2023
Simcoe County's Paramedic Food and Toy Drive Underway
A holiday tradition has returned for another year across Simcoe County. The Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive has officially kicked off in support of individuals and families in need. This is the ...
Nov 17, 2023 Source: County of Simcoe.
Wasaga Beach Announces New Name for Twin Pad Arena and Library, Launches Search for Naming Sponsors for Two NHL-Size Ice Rinks
The Town's new twin-pad arena and library has a new, familiar name. Following a decision by Council today, the new arena and library will open its doors in the New Year as the Wasaga Stars Arena and W...
Nov 16, 2023
Federal Offender known to frequent Orillia, Midland, and Barrie Wanted on Canada-Wide Warrant
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of a breach of her Statutory Re...
Nov 16, 2023