Category Archives: Collingwood News
Wasaga Fire Department Celebrates 75 Years Of Service.
The Wasaga Beach Fire Department is celebrating its 75th anniversary on June 10. The fire department was launched in 1948, and since then has responded to thousands of calls throughout the community. ...
Jun 09, 2023 Photo Credit: Town of Wasaga Beach
On-Demand Transit Starts June 10 In Collingwood.
Collingwood's new on-demand transit service starts rolling Saturday. The pilot project has no fixed route or schedule, and allows riders to book a ride seven days or 30 minutes in advance and get on t...
Jun 09, 2023 Image Source: Town of Collingwood.
Barrie Airshow This Weekend.
The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds will perform in Barrie this weekend. The Barrie Air Show will feature the iconic aerobatic team Saturday and Sunday at the Barrie waterfront. A full slate of eve...
Jun 09, 2023 Source: City of Barrie.
OPP Make Arrest Involving Firearm In Wasaga Beach
Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest after investigating a threat involving a firearm. On Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. officers were dispatched t...
Jun 08, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Province Lifts Management Order For Sunset Manor.
The provincial government says the County of Simcoe can resume managing the Sunset Manor long-term care home in Collingwood. It has lifted an order which has seen a management company oversee operatio...
Jun 08, 2023 Photo: County of Simcoe.
Health unit offers tips to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfires occurring in parts of Ontario and Quebec are producing smoke that is being carried into Simcoe Muskoka and affecting local air quality. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit advises taking...
Jun 07, 2023 SMDHU Logo
Georgian Bay District Secondary School Placed in Lockdown
A Midland high school was placed into lockdown today after a student was observed walking into the building with a firearm. Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Po...
Jun 06, 2023
Simcoe County releases homelessness prevention strategy
The County of Simcoe is implementing a 10-point strategy designed specifically to assist with the prevention of homelessness across the region. This plan provides a strong, data-driven strategy to hel...
Jun 06, 2023
Five People Hospitalized Following HWY 400 Crash
A two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 400 just north of the ramp to Crooked Bay Road sent one driver to a Toronto area trauma hospital. It happened Saturday night - four others were s...
Jun 05, 2023
Motorcycle Crash In Phelpston Sends Driver To Hospital w/Serious Injuries
The OPP is investigating a motorcycle crash in Phelpston. It happened early this morning on County Road 27 when a motorcycle left the road and hit a sign in a ditch. The 23-year-old driver from Barrie...
Jun 05, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter