An Angus man faces criminal charges after a traffic stop by Southern Georgian Bay OPP yesterday afternoon. Just after 1pm, the driver was puled over on hwy 400 northbound near Quarry road in Severn Township. during the investigation the driver took off on on foot. OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine unit located him...

Collingwood will see two All Candidates Meetings this month, and one each in Wasaga Beach, and Clearview Township. In Collingwood, the first will be hosted by the Escarpment Corridor Alliance at the Legion September 18th from 5-7pm. The second will also be held at the Legion on September 30th and will be the Mayoral an...

South Simcoe Police interrupted a theft in progress and in so doing recovered over $165,000 worth of stolen property. It happened Monday around 4:20am at an industrial area on Yonge Street in Innisfil. As a result of the investigation, police recovered a 2016 Ford F-550, a 2012 Kubota wheel loader, and four large spool...

Collingwood will host its 14th annual Art Crawl on September 19th. The Art Crawl is free, and a self guided art & music tour in the heart of the downtown. It's also one of the top 100 Ontario Festival and Events. It runs from 4-8pm. You'll find more info at collingwood.ca

A Barrie philanthropist has made his second million dollar donation to RVH. Eleven years ago David Crook donated $1 million to the hospital, inspired by his own need for cardiac care. This second donation is also ear-marked for cardiac care saving patients from waiting or having to leave the community to get care. Croo...

Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP are warning residents of a new social media inspired youth crime trend. Often referred to as the "Door Kick Challenge" or "Donkey Kick Doors," the trend involves individuals approaching a residence and forcefully kicking the front door while another person records ...

Huronia West OPP is asking the public's help in identifying two men in connection with a theft of baby formula. It happened On Sunday August 23 at about 3:00 p.m. Police received a report regarding the theft from a business on 45th Street South in Wasaga Beach. The value of the stolen property is approximately $1,000. ...

A headsup for students in grades 11 and 12 - the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reviewing immunization records. Students who do not provide the required information by Monday September 21 will be suspended from school starting Tuesday September 22. To check status, update records and receive any required vaccin...

An upcoming sale at the former Talisman Resort property has the distinction of being a sale with no price tags. The Bruce Trail Conservancy, who purchased the property late last year is offering an assortment of goods including chairs, desks, dressers, tables, landscaping perennials only to mention a few for the taking...

Collingwood OPP are warning of an online scam involving fraudulent zoom meetings. A local resident received an inquiry through Realtor.ca from an individual posing as a prospective client. After exchanging several emails, a Zoom meeting was arranged. During the meeting, the suspect claimed there were audio issues and d...

Barrie Police are asking the public for help in locating a missing man. He was last seen August 28th in the morning in the area of Tiffin and Innisfil Streets. His name is Kenneth and he is 62 years of age. Police are concerned for his well being as his absence is considered unusual. Kenneth is described as 6'4", ...

Collingwood OPP are looking to the community for help in identifying an individual in connection with an ongoing investigation. Anyone who recognizes the male is asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers for anonymity.

Chapman's Ice Cream is walking the talk when it comes to buying Canadian. Last year when the tariff war started, the company vowed to seek out alternative sources for its ingredients and move away from sourcing from the US. Today the company says it's on track to replace more than 70% of its American ingredients with C...

The Town of Wasaga Beach is exploring new aerial attractions and ropeway transport solutions as it moves to create the Destination Wasaga vision. A letter of Intent has been signed with Doppelmayer Canada - among the attractions being explored - aerial gondolas that will not only serve as an attraction but as an effici...

Two local people have been charged with impaired driving. A 32 year old female from Wasaga Beach was nabbed during a RIDE stop in the area of Sixth St and the 10th Concession. And a 31 year old Collingwood man was arrested in the St. Marie Street/Market Lane area. Both were relieved of their licenses for 90 days and ha...

A 32 year old Angus man faces charges after a serious collision in Bradford on Canal Road. South Simcoe Police say the accused man's vehicle crossed over into the oncoming lane of traffic colliding with an SUV this past Saturday. Both drivers were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Charges laid inclu...

Collingwood and Town of the Blue Mountains OPP, in response to community concerns have conducted a blitz of off-road electric dirt bikes. Joint patrols throughout the area focused on both rider education and enforcement. Police say they issued a combination of warnings and charges to riders aged 16 years and older, as ...

Collingwood Council has endorsed the Sustainable Collingwood Plan, which outlines goals to reduce emissions, expand transportation options, improve building resilience, protect natural areas, and support climate action. The Plan includes a community-wide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% below 201...

Nottawasaga OPP have discovered a missing male, deceased. The 30-year-old had been missing in the Alliston area since July. Police say no foul play is suspected and no other details will be released at this time.

The Town of Collingwood will close the Centennial Aquatic Centre this coming Monday August 24th until Monday September 14th. Annual scheduled maintenance will be conducted. The front desk will also be closed. For facility payments, registrations, or general inquiries, please visit Town Hall during regular business hour...

The Simoce Muskoka District Health Unit as posted Beach Area 1 in Wasaga Beach as having elevated bacteria. A swim advisory is posted. Wasaga staff will continue to monitor water quality and share updates as more information becomes available.

Collingwood Fire Department was called out to a garage fire this morning on Beachwood Road. There was concern that the garage was attached to a house. But crews got the fire out before it could spread. There were no injuries..and working smoke CO detectors did their job.

As summer camps wind down for the summer all across the province, the revelation that a camp counsellor in Kawartha Lakes has pleaded guilty to assaulting two children known to him. The counsellor charged is also a Durham region police officer. And to make matters worse, there is no provincial legislation requiring cam...

Yet another officer with Southern Georgian Bay OPP has been charged with sexual assault. The SIU says the charges stem from incidents in December of last year and involve a woman in the Tay Township. The SIU was made aware of the allegations in February. The officer faces two counts of sexual assault and two counts of ...

A 57 year old Wasaga Beach man faces impaired charges following a tip from the public. Around 11:30 Saturday night officers responded to the tip of a possible impaired driver on Zoo Park Road. A motorcycle was stopped and the driver was charged. The accused will be in Collingwood court next month.