Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP are warning of a new scam involving Bell. Scammers are emailing or phoning customers, posing as Bell reps and eventually having the victims click on a link from the computer allowing the scammers access to banking and other sensitive areas. The reason for the call or email could be an...

Hydro One is closer to choosing a route for a new power transmission corridor that will run from just outside of Barrie to Sudbury. Initially, they were studying an area about 100 kilometers wide, but that's been narrowed down to about 40 kilometers The potential route include parts of Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts...

Wasaga Beach has received the first quarter payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in the amount of $332,618. The funds represent payment for hosting Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach. Since the gaming site opened in November 2022, Wasaga Beach has received $4,691,399.

Huronia West OPP say they continue to receive reports of youth-related behaviour involving the misuse of bear spray, flares, and fireworks. The incidents may involve both local residents and visitors to the area. When used in a manner that is intended to cause harm or poses a risk to public safety, these items may be c...

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is sharing this video "How to Use Naloxone", a brief training video that provides step-by-step instructions on how to recognize an opioid poisoning and respond using Naloxone. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that works quickly and can temporarily reverse an opioid p...

The Town of Collingwood is cracking down on unleashed dogs with the implementation of a zero tolerance policy. Under this approach, Municipal Law Enforcement Officers may issue a penalty notice or Provincial Offences Act ticket for a first offence without providing a warning first. The decision comes after ongoing feed...

The latest option for parking in downtown Collingwood just got cheaper. The Harbour House underground parking lot now comes with a $10 per month price tag. It was previously $58.00 The parking pass and the price were unanimously approved by council yesterday. Located at 31 Huron Street, the Town leased the parking spac...

Huronia West OPP are investigation following a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Just after 7:30 Saturday evening, emergency crews were dispatched to Beachwood Road in the Town of Wasaga Beach. As a result of the collision, the rider of the motorcycle, identified as a 40-year-old resident of Wasaga Beach...

Tourism Collingwood is looking for board members. The organization, which is funded by Accommodation tax revenues, is seeking individuals with diverse perspectives, skills, and a shared commitment to supporting sustainable tourism growth. Applications are open until July 31st. Interested individuals can learn more and ...

Municipalities across our region are drawing attention to fire ratings... In Collingwood and Wasaga Beach the rating is high - meaning extreme caution must be used...Same for Oro-Medonte, Clearview, Essa and Springwater. Severn and Tiny Townships, and Muskoka have issued fire bans, due to the extreme temperatures and l...

Barrie Police have charged a man with human trafficking. The man, 25 year old Vincent Reid of Scarborough is accused of trafficking a 23 year old Barrie woman and police believe there may be more victims. Reid initially connected with the victim, on social media. He then lured the victim through regular communication o...

Tonight's performance by Jazz Connexion Big Band at the Collingwood Museum grounds has been cancelled because of poor air quality. Theatre Collingwood's porchside festival performance tonight has been moved indoors to New Life Church.

Collingwood council will get a look next month at recommendations to mitigate flooding in town. A draft stormwater management plan is complete which contains an analysis of flood prone areas, and possible solutions to prevent damage. The study identified more than two dozen areas of town where floods could potentiallyc...

Collingwood OPP are warning about a new fradulent phone scam - and it's not what you think... The scam rests in targeting individuals who have recently purchased new cell phones. Police say they've received several reports of fraudsters contacting victims shortly after they purchase a new device. In some cases, the cal...

We are into the second day of a heat event with environment Canada reporting temps in the mid 40's... Today is expected to be the hottest day -- which should start to ease tomorrow and/or Thursday, And according to The Weather Network, surface-level smoke from northern wildfires is expected to move into southern Ontari...

Two residents of Wasaga Beach face a slew of criminal charges following a traffic stop early yesterday. Around 3am Collingwood OPP on general patrol stopped a vehicle in the area of Beachwood Road. A 45 year old male faces at least 7 charges including obstruct a peace officer, and several drug offences including posses...

The Town of Collingwood is getting tough with dog owners who don't obey leash laws. Town Council has voted to implement a one year trial that will see zero tolerance for any dog off leash in public. Bylaw officers can issue a ticket when they first see or have a confirmed incident of a dog being off-leash anywhere othe...

Collingwood Town Council has endorsed the Sustainable Collingwood Plan - a community driven climate change action plan. The Plan sets a community-wide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% below 2019 levels by 2040 - it outlines practical actions for residents, business, organizations and others inclu...

In Tay Township Cooling centres are available at the Municipal Office and all Library Branches during regular business hours. The Town of The Blue Mountains opens designated air-conditioned public facilities as cooling centres during extreme heat events. Residents are invited to find relief from the heat at municipal b...

In Wasaga Beach designated centres include the Wasaga Beach Stars Arena, the Public Library and the RecPlex - all during regular business hours. In Collingwood - The Public Library, and the Centennial Aquatic Centre - during operating hours. Also Collingwood offers The Quench Buggy - it's set up downtown between Town H...

Canada Day celebrations will take place all around the region tomorrow: In Wasaga Beach the town is celebrating with a full day of family-friendly activities at Nancy Island Historic Site, where visitors can step into one of the most pivotal moments in Canadian history...the day ends with the debut of the town's first ...

In the ongoing investigation into human remains found in Thornton on June 2nd - OPP have released confirmation that the remains are those of an adult male. The remains were found near the 10th Line and 10th Sideroad in Thornton. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.

Grey Bruce OPP is holding a couple of recruitment sessions tomorrow (Wednesday, June 24) The first session is from 2-4pm, the other from 6-8pm - they will be held at the Chatsworth OPP Detachment. The sessions are open to anyone interested in a career in policing, including those considering roles as Auxiliary Officers...

Summer is here and Wasaga Beach has released its official 2026 Soundtrack of Summer - a collection of Canadian classics, road trip music and beach day faves - including tracks from the Tragically Hip, The Weekend, Corey Hart and the Beaches. There is a special remix set for Canada Day. For more details and how to acces...

Construction is officially underway on Wasaga Beach's first high school and community hub, bringing local students one step closer to attending high school in their own community. The high school has been designed as a K-12 school. It will provide 1,008 student spaces, 49 licensed childcare spaces, a 300-seat community...