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Fundraising Drive Underway For Family of Deceased County of Simcoe Worker
A fundraising effort is gaining momentum for the family of a 38-year-old County of Simcoe employee killed in a workplace accident Monday. Sarah Monaghan died after being struck by a truck at the Oro-Medonte landfill site. Monaghan leaves behind three children, and a Gofundme campaign had raised more than 70 thousand do...
Dec 05, 2025
STAYNER TREE LIGHTING POSTPONED ONE DAY
The Stayner Tree lighting scheduled for tonight (Dec. 4) has been moved to tomorrow due to weather. Festivites at the Station Park Gazebo start at 4:30 with the tree lighting at 5:30.
Dec 04, 2025
DUNDALK MAN CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AND FAIL TO REMAIN
A Dundalk man faces several charges in relation to a single vehicle crash in Orangeville. The 20 year old lost control of his vehicle, struck a tree, got stuck and then fled the scene along with his passenger. It didn't take long for Dufferin OPP to find him. Aside from impaired charges, failure to comply with a demand...
Dec 03, 2025
Grey County Formally Acclaims Matrosovs Warden At 2026 Inaugural Meeting
The Blue Mountains Mayor Andrea Matrosovs was formally acclaimed as Grey County's warden for another year. Matrosovs accepted the chain of office Tuesday and made an address during Grey County council's inaugural meeting for the 2026 term. "We are stonger together locally," Matrosovs says. "We represent ...
Dec 03, 2025
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD LOOKING FOR INPUT
The Simcoe County District School Board is inviting public input from its public school communities regarding the proposed school year calendar for next year (September 2026 to June 2027). Input can be provided by going to the School Year Calendar page on the SCDSB website. All staff, parents/guardians, students, and m...
Dec 02, 2025
SPRINGWATER WOMAN CHARGED IN WASAGA BEACH
A traffic stop by Huronia West OPP in Wasaga Beach has resulted in impaired charges and drug trafficking offences. Police stopped a vehicle on Mosley Street suspecting an impaired driver. The driver, a woman from Springwater was found to be impaired by drugs. As a result of the arrest, the following items were seized: ...
Dec 02, 2025
TALISMAN LAND SOLD TO BTC
The former Talisman Mountain Resort lands in the Beaver Valley have been purchased by the Bruce Trail Conservancy. The deal will permanently protect over 120 acres of sensitive Niagara Escarpment land from development, and will see extensive restoration efforts to bring the property back to peak ecological health...inc...
Dec 01, 2025
COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN TO OFFER FREE PARKING
The Town of Collingwood will offer free parking in the downtown staring this Saturday (December 6) and lasting until January 4th. Overnight parking restrictions remain place though - no parking from 1am to 7am.
Dec 01, 2025
OPP AND RELIABUILD DELIVERING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THE COMMUNITY
Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP annual toy and food drive this year was a resounding success. The drive was held on Saturday - and in addition to donations from the community OPP Auxiliaries received a huge donation of new unwrapped toys from community partner Reliabuild. A parade of OPP and Reliabuild vehicles deli...
Dec 01, 2025
Snow And Mild Temperatures Expected To Make Travel Difficult Sunday
A snow squall warning is in effect for the region today. Environment Canada is warning that 5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall, which could make any type of travel difficult. The snow will ease to scattered flurries this afternoon. Lake effect flurries are expected to develop tonight with the potential for snow squall...
Nov 30, 2025
Lake Simcoe Clean Up Has Lost Momentum: Report
The momentum has fizzled to protect Lake Simcoe. That's the gist of a report released Tuesday from the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. Back in 2016, the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan was unveiled with pledges of support from the federal and provincial governments, and local municipalities. But Ottawa and Queen's Park have ...
Nov 25, 2025
WASAGA BEACH WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH
Collingwood and the Blue Mountains OPP have concluded their investigation of a fatal motor vehicle collision on Mountain Road. It happened Wednesday between the 10th Line and Kells Crescent. Police say the woman who died was a 22 year old from Wasaga Beach and was directly in the path of the involved vehicle. While the...
Nov 21, 2025
TWO AREA RESTAURANTS ARE TOP IN CANADA
Two area restaurants have made the list of the Top 100 in Canada. The list is compiled by Open Table and is based on reviews. In Orillia, The Common Stove and in Collingwood The Tremont Cafe scored spots on the list.
Nov 21, 2025
COLLINGWOOD INVITES PUBLIC TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON BUDGET
Collingwood Town officials are inviting the public to address council on the proposed 2026 budget. Interested residents can attend council in person on Monday, November 24, at 2 pm, at 97 Hurontario Street, or by ZOOM. You can find the agenda and the ZOOM link at collingwood.ca
Nov 20, 2025
WASAGA BEACH SNOW REMOVAL HELP FOR SENIORS
The Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program in Wasaga Beach is back. Those interested are asked to apply by January 23rd - up to 400 dollar grants are available for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. For more information visit wasagabeach.com or call 705-429-3844
Nov 20, 2025
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE ON TERMINAL LAND PLANS
A virtual Open House is being offered by the Town of Collingwood to learn about the proposal for the private development of Terminals Point. The development site is about one acre of the total 20 acres of land at the Collingwood Spit. The design will be presented and will include new uses to activate the Spit. The Open...
Nov 19, 2025
THREE WANTED IN CANNABIS THEFTS
Nottawasaga OPP is investigating two break and enters that occurred at local businesses in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 15, 2025...and they believe the same suspects are responsible for both. The first incident was around 3:30 a.m. at a business located on Barrie Street in Essa Township. Suspects force...
Nov 18, 2025
THIEVES TARGET DUNDALK LCBO
Grey County OPP are looking for a pair of thieves who stole just under 13-hundred dollars of booze from the Dundalk LCBO yesterday (Nov. 16th) The suspects are described as south Asian males, one wearing a dark winter coat with a white dotted sweater and white shoes, the other wearing a black puffy black hoodie style c...
Nov 17, 2025
GEORGIAN COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES NOV. 15TH
Georgian College campuses will be holding an Open House tomorrow. Secondary school students or those wishing to upgrade their education are invited to learn more about Georgian's programs, campus life and student services. At the Barrie Campus, the Open House is from 9am to 2pm, at the Midland, Orangeville and Owen Sou...
Nov 14, 2025
PROVINCIAL FUNDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH FOR FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL
The province is investing $75,000 in mental health support three area fire services. Pentanguishene, Orillia and Midland Fire Services will each receive 25-thousand dollars through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Program. Ontario's Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response & MPP for Sim...
Nov 14, 2025
LOW COST RABIES CLINICS HAPPENING SOON
Low-cost rabies clinics are back and are an affordable option for getting your cat or dog immunized. All dogs and cats over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies, according to the law. At the low-cost clinics it's - $25 and cash only, and no appointment is necessary. You should bring your pets vaccinati...
Nov 13, 2025
OSAC Host Team Challenge Meet. Interview with Head Coach Ken Fitzpatrick
The annual Owen Sound Aquatic Club Team Challenge is set for this weekend at the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Aquatic Facility The meet begins Friday afternoon and competition continues into Sunday Fred Wallace spoke with O.S.A.C. Head Coach Ken Fitzpatrick who offered an overview of the Team Challenge Meet. Owen Soun...
Nov 13, 2025
WASAGA BEACH GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
The Town of Wasaga Beach will again hold its Holiday Kick-Off Weekend November 22nd and 23rd. The weekend will include a holiday market, Funderland, tree lighting celebration and the annual Santa Claus Parade. For a full break down of the scheduled events visit wasagabeach.com
Nov 12, 2025
TINY TOWNSHIP STEPS UP FOR MORE STUDY OF MEAFORD PROJECT
A controversial proposed pumped storage project in Meaford has now garnered the concern of neighbouring townships. Tiny Township Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for comprehensive independent studies of TC Energy's project citing concern that the province has narrowly defined Meaford as the sole "ho...
Nov 07, 2025
OFFICER HIT DURING TRAFFIC STOP IN MEAFORD
An OPP officer was clipped by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop last night in Meaford. It happened on Highway 26, near Algonquin Drive. The officer's injuries were minor. A 70 year old Hamilton man faces several charges. The OPP is reminding motorists to respect Ontario's Move Over Law. When approaching an emer...
Nov 06, 2025








