Southern Georgian Bay OPP were called to a single-vehicle collision in Tiny Township on Thursday evening, and were able to charge the driver after help from community members. Bystanders intervened following the collision until police were able to arrive just after 7pm. When officers arrived to the scene at Macavalley ...

Thirty-three people have been arrested and charged with a combined 136 criminal offences during a proactive child sexual exploitation investigation. Two of the arrested men are from Barrie. In all 23 police services across Ontario participated with officers accessing online chatrooms and social media applications to id...

The thorny issue of parking in downtown Collingwood is going under the microscope. The Town is launching a comprehensive study aimed at identifying the issues that will need to be addressed to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. And they want to hear from the public. In fact, the Town says public feedback...

Another structure fire in Wasaga Beach is being investigated as suspicious. In the wee hours of this past Sunday morning, fire crews were called to a Mosely Street address where they found a building fully engulfed in flames. There were no injuries and the property is a total loss. Earlier this month a fire at the Vill...

The Town of Wasaga Beach is announcing a major achievement - 100% of Council's 2023-2026 priorities have been completed or are underway. In 2023 the priorities plan was adopted and included 84 initiatives spanning key areas - building a complete and inclusive community, creating economic opportunities, establishing we...

Collingwood's outdoor rink is getting a roof. The province is investing over 980-thousand dollars for the roof installation - it's all part of Ontario's 200-million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure fund. It will mean an extension of the use of the rink during the winter months, and ensure it can be enjoyed...

South Georgian Bay OPP laid impaired charges on six different people in a span of 4 days. A 39 year old Collingwood man was charged in Midland on Friday. A 51 year old woman, a 34 year old male, and a 71 year old male, all of Penetanguishene were charged from the 21st to the 23rd. A 52 year old Toronto man was also cha...

It's that time of year - pot hole season. Ontarians are invited to submit their choices for worst roads as part of CAA's annual Worst Roads campaign. According to CAA - 8 out of 10 members is concerned about Ontario roads...leading the list of beefs - cracks - then pot holes, then uneven surfaces and then congestion. N...

The Town of Wasaga Beach's annual Easter Eggstravaganza returns Sunday, April 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex. This year there's a Willy Wonka theme including golden tickets that lead to special prize. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m., with separate areas for different age groups of children...

Two elderly Barrie citizens were defrauded of cash in what police are calling a courier scam. Barrie police say the victims received a phone call from an individual posing as a bank security employee claiming their credit cards had been compromised. The caller then told the victims to leave their cred cards in an envel...

Barrie Police are investigating another jewelry store robbery. Last evening around 6, four masked thieves used hammers to smash display cases in a Georgian Mall jewerly store. The four suspects are all described as male and being in their late teens or twenties. All were wearing gloves and dark clothing. Investigators ...

Clearview Township is developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan and is looking for community input through an online survey to help identify and define potential opportunities for sustained economic growth. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and is available at clearview.ca

Huronia West OPP and Collingwood OPP have had their hands full with impaired drivers. Inn less than a week, 7 people have been charged. Collingwood OPP charged two people - a 28 year old male from Ingersoll, who was also charged with an indecent act and indecent exhibition and a 62 year old from Brampton. Incidents occ...

Farm Boy in Collingwood will open on March 26th. In a news release today, Farm Boy says the Collingwood location will be the company's 52nd grocery store in Ontario. The public is invited to grand opening celebrations from opening day through Saturday March 28th that will include product samples, mascot appearances, gi...

Southern Georgian Bay OPP, working with the Anishinabek Police Service have arrested a 40 year old Tay Township resident as the result of a drug trafficking investigation. Just under one and a half kg of cocaine, 47-thosuand dollars in cash and other contraband were seized. The accused faces charges including possessio...

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has extended the Flood watch for the region. More rain and snow in the forecast for tomorrow could bring another 10 to 15mm creating an increase in runoff raising water levels even further. The public is urged to exercise caution and avoid all watercourses, especially for t...

The best Ski Cross athletes in the world will be in Collingwood next week. Collingwood is the only North American stop of the World Cup Ski Cross circuit, and will see head-to-head competition on a course that includes speed, big air, rollers and jumps. BIB presentations will take place Thursday March 19th and then eac...

Clearview Township has declared a Significant Weather Event due to the rapid spring thaw and heavy rainfall. The declaration is made in order to notify the public that, due to the current or forecast conditions, caution is to be observed when travelling on roads maintained by the Township of Clearview, as it may take l...

Huronia West OPP is investigating the recent fire at the Villa Nova Motel in Wasaga Beach as suspicious. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the blaze, has surveillance footage or with dashcam footage, to contact investigators. On March 9, shortly before midnight, emergency crews were called to the motel a...

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has announced the passing of its beloved groundhog weather predictor, Wiarton Willie. Town officials say Willie passed away peacefully in their sleep. The famous groundhog served as the centrepiece of the annual Wiarton Willie Festival, a long-standing Groundhog Day tradition that has ...

The Township of Clearview is looking for public input in the development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan. An online survey will help identify and define potential opportunities for sustained economic growth. Once established, the Economic Strategic Plan will outline a clear, and actionable direction that will...

South Georgian Bay OPP have charged a 79 year man with attempted murder in relation to a suspicious residential fire that occurred this past Sunday. The fire, on Macedonia Circle in Tiny Township saw one resident sustain minor injuries and smoke inhalation...that person was taken to hospital - a dog in the home perishe...

OPP in Collingwood nabbed an impaired driver early yesterday morning. (MAR 8) Officers on patrol spotted a vehicle being driven erratically in the area of Ste. Marie Street and Huron Street about 3:30am. A 35 year old Stayner man faces impaired charges.

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch. An expected major low-pressure system will continue to move across the region over the next 48-72 hours bringing rainfall of 30-36mm and periods of warmer temperatures exceeding 10 degrees. These conditions, combined with the existing snowpack, are...

One person is in custody following a suspicious house fire in Tiny Township Sunday evening. Just before 6:00 p.m., OPP and fire crews responded to Macedonia Circle, where a home and garage were fully engulfed in flames. One resident was treated in hospital for minor injuries and a dog inside the home perished. A neighb...