Category Archives: Collingwood News
Province Allowing Free Fishing For Mother's Day Weekend
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts, and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother's Day this weekend with free fishing. Graydon Smith, Ontario's Minister...
May 12, 2023 Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography
Fatal Fire In Wasaga Beach
A person has died in a house fire in Wasaga Beach. First responders were called around 5 p.m. Wednesday to a fire on Laidlaw Street. OPP say one person was found deceased but no other details have bee...
May 11, 2023
Increase In Illegal Entry To Vehicles In Wasaga Beach
Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an increase of entries made into vehicles over the past few days. Huronia West OPP is reminding resident...
May 09, 2023
2023 Centennial Cup Sked
2023 Centennial Cup at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 11:30 AM CDT Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL) vs Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) 3:30 PM CDT Yarmouth Mariners (MHL) ...
May 08, 2023 courtesy 2023 Centennial Cup
Single-Vehicle Rollover Claims The Life Of Barrie Resident
Orillia OPP is continuing its investigation into a fatal collision that happened in Oro-Medonte last night. Just before 11 p.m., police and Simcoe County Emergency Services were called to a single-veh...
May 07, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Blue Mountain Film Festival Coming Next Month; 24 Films To Be Showcased
The Blue Mountain Film Festival will showcase 25 films this year from 23 countries. Happening from June 1st-4th, it opens with the Spanish comedy 'Two Many Chefs'. It will also feature a public screen...
May 07, 2023
Meaford Water Tower To Shine Royal Emerald Green For King's Coronation
Meaford is joining many other communities in marking the coronation of King Charles III. The municipality plans to light its water tower in royal emerald green tomorrow to commemorate the occasion. Ki...
May 05, 2023 The water tower in Meaford. (image from Meaford council files)
Missing Boater's Body Recovered
Orillia OPP have located an overdue boater deceased on Bass Lake in Oro-Medonte. On April 28th, shortly before noon, police were contacted regarding a male who had gone fishing and failed to return ho...
May 04, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Potentially Lethal Substance Sent To People At Risk Of Self-Harm Across Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning people about packages, containing a potentially lethal substance, that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontar...
May 03, 2023
Gordon Lightfoot, Canada's Troubadour, dies at 84
Canadian folk music legend Gordon Lightfoot died Monday night in Toronto at the age of 84. Born in Orillia, Lightfoot created iconic songs that were woven into the fabric of Canada. After graduating h...
May 02, 2023 Source:
Orillia Hall of Fame, (Orillia.ca.)