Category Archives: Collingwood News
CP Holiday Train Returns
Springwater Township is gearing up for the return of the CP Holiday Train. The decorated train is back on the rails for the first time in three years. The train will roll into Midhurst at 12:15 p.m. o...
Nov 27, 2022 (Image via CP Rail)
Health Canada Recalls Educational Toy For Lead Levels "Above The Regulatory Limits"
Health Canada has ordered the recall of a children's educational toy that may contain lead "above the regulatory limits." In an alert issued by the agency on Friday, consumers have been asked to immed...
Nov 27, 2022
Suspect Wanted In Stayner Break-In
Police have released security photos of a suspect wanted in connection with a break-in Nov. 17 at the Tim Horton's on Highway 26 in Stayner. OPP say a door was forced, and a large sum of money was tak...
Nov 23, 2022 OPP photo
Penetanguishene Resident Wins $1.4 Million In Lottery
Christopher Grenier of Penetanguishene has $1,418,967.40 to put toward his dreams after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the October 14th draw. Christopher says he plays the lottery once a week. "I...
Nov 22, 2022
Hockey Day In Georgian Shores December 3rd. Full Schedule
Hockey Day in Georgian Shores is Saturday December 3rd at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury The Georgian Shores Lightning Hockey teams in every age bracket will have games all day...
Nov 21, 2022 Georgian Shores Lightning
Simcoe County Paramedic Toy Drive Underway
Simcoe County's paramedics have started their annual Toy Drive. This is the 20th year local paramedics have teamed up to help families in need. New, unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and gift ...
Nov 21, 2022 Source: County of Simcoe
Salvation Army To Kick Off Kettle Campaign On Nov. 24
The Salvation Army will kick off its annual holiday kettle campaign this coming week in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. Volunteers will be out collecting cash at major stores starting Thursday, November...
Nov 20, 2022 Logo: Salvation Army
Snow Squall Warning In Effect
Environment Canada says that we are under a snow squall warning today for Barrie - Collingwood - Orillia - Midland Because of the intense squalls expected today, we'll end up seeing between 30 and 50 ...
Nov 20, 2022 Chiara Coetzee
OPP Nabbed Five Impaired Drivers In Three Days
South Georgian Bay OPP was busy with five drivers following impaired driving investigations this past week. Despite the RIDE program kicking off, OPP dealt with the impaired drivers between November 1...
Nov 20, 2022
Complaint About Collingwood's New Mayor Tossed by Integrity Commissioner.
Collingwood's integrity commissioner has tossed out a complaint about incoming mayor Yvonne Hamlin. The complaint was filed after the final meeting of the previous council on Nov. 10. That council app...
Nov 17, 2022