Category Archives: Collingwood News
Police Canine Teams Converge on Barrie
Police canine teams from across Canada will demonstrate their capabilities Saturday in Barrie. The National Police Dog Competition has been going on for several days in the area. It's being hosted by ...
Sep 08, 2023
Drug, Weapons seized In Collingwood
Two people have been charged with drug and weapons offences after an investigation in Collingwood. Over the long weekend an officer noticed two people who were wanted on outstanding warrants. Accordin...
Sep 08, 2023 OPP Photo via X
Building Collapse in Penetanguishene
Part of an old building on Penetang's Main Street collapsed overnight. A second story wall toppled in the area of Robert Street. No injuries are reported. OPP have closed Main Street between Water and...
Sep 07, 2023 OPP Photo via X.
Youth Haven To Build New Facility In Barrie.
Youth Haven in Barrie is planning to tear down its exisiting building, and build a brand new facility. The non-profit agency and the Simcoe County Home Builders Association have been looking at option...
Sep 02, 2023 Artist rendering of New Youth Haven in Barrie.
Town of Wasaga Beach Continues to Take Action to Ensure a Safe Last Long Weekend of Summer
The Town of Wasaga Beach is gearing up to launch its annual Memories of Summer music festival this Sunday August 3rd. The Town is advising the public that it is also taking the next steps to try to pr...
Aug 31, 2023
Town of Wasaga Beach Granted an Injunction by Ontario Superior Court of Justice to Address Planned Illegal Car Rally
On August 29th, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the Town's request for injunctions that address the illegal H2Oi car rally that is planning to come to Wasaga Beach September 1 - 4,...
Aug 30, 2023
OPP/Town Prepare To Head Off Illegal Car Rally In Wasaga Beach.
Expect to see a strong police presence and road checkpoints in Wasaga Beach, starting Wednesday. It's part of a plan to head off what officials call an unsanctioned vehicle rally during the upcoming l...
Aug 29, 2023 Source: OPP
Town of Wasaga Beach Giving Away Free Backstage Passes to Meet the Bands at Annual Memories of Summer Music Festival this Weekend Ft: Carpet Frogs and April Wine
The Town of Wasaga Beach is gearing up to launch its annual Memories of Summer music festival this Sunday, September 3, featuring the Carpet Frogs and Canadian rock legends, April Wine. To help celebr...
Aug 28, 2023
Tay Shooting Investigation Upgraded To Homicide Investigation
Southern Georgian Bay OPP says that a firearm incident earlier this month has been upgraded to a homicide investigation. Just after 2 o'clock on the afternoon of August 17, OPP responded to a call reg...
Aug 25, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Wasaga Beach Cracking Down On Illegal Car Rallies
The Town of Wasaga Beach has taken another big step to strengthen its approach to dealing with illegal car rallies. Today, the Council approved a new Downtown Community Safety Zone that will cover res...
Aug 25, 2023