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HURONIA WEST OPP CHARGE TWO LOCALS WITH IMPAIRED
Huronia West OPP have charged a couple of local people with impaired driving. Monday night around 10:30 a single vehicle crash on Nottawasaga 33-34 Sideroad in Clearview led to a 43 year old Nottawa man's arrest for impaired driving. He'll be in a Collingwood courtroom July 29th. And another single vehicle crash on Fai...
Jun 04, 2025
WASAGA BEACH FARMER'S MARKET KICKS OFF TONIGHT!
The Wasaga Beach Farmer's Market kicks off tonight. Aside from local produce and artisan goods - it's a "meet your local first responder" event too. It started at 3pm and runs until 7 tonight. It all takes place at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex.
Jun 03, 2025
ASSAULT AND FIREARM CHARGES FOR COLLINGWOOD MAN
A 50 year old Collingwood man is charged in connection with an incident in which the province's Special Investigations Unit invoked its mandate. Collingwood OPP were called to a disturbance at a Rhona Road address last Wednesday - as a result a man was shot and injured. Charges laid against the accused include assault ...
May 30, 2025
EARLY MORNING BLAZE AT COLLINGWOOD MOTEL
A fire caused heavy damage this morning to a Collingwood Restaurant. A passerby noticed the fire at the Collingwood Motel on Beachwood Road around 5:30 this morning (Thursday May 29). Town fire crews had the blaze extinguished in a couple of hours... and there were no injuries reported.
May 29, 2025
OPP OFFICER INJURED DURING ARREST OF WASAGA BEACH MAN
Collingwood OPP have charged a 32 year old Wasaga Beach male with several offences Police attended to a disturbance call at a First Street coffee shop yesterday afternoon around 4. A male was throwing rocks at passing vehicles and had damaged the entrance to the business. When police arrived and tried to speak with the...
May 28, 2025
JUNETEENTH TOUR EXPLORING LOCAL BLACK HISTORY
In honour of Juneteenth, a group called Making Change is again presenting the historical tour "Footsteps To Freedom," a local Black History Bus Tour on Saturday, June 14th. It kicks off at 9:30am from Anderson's Kitchen on Cedar Pointe Drive in Barrie and stops at Oro African Church then winds up at Clarksbur...
May 28, 2025
OPP CONDUCTING TRAINING AT OUR LADY OF THE BAY HS
There will be a heavy police presence at Our Lady Of The Bay Catholic High School In Collingwood this evening (May 26th). OPP will be conducting a training exercise at the school. Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP say they hope they'll never need to put the training to use in a real life situation, but they want t...
May 26, 2025
Southern Georgian Bay OPP Seize Stolen Vehicle, Weapons, And Drugs In Midland Search
Three people are now facing charges following a police search at a Midland residence. Yesterday morning at around 4:45, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, along with the Tactics and Rescue Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Seventh Street near Ottawa Street. Southern Georgian Bay OPP seized a stol...
May 24, 2025
COMMUNITY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SWING AGAIN
Registration is open for the 21st Annual Blue Mountain Village Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. It takes place Friday September 26th and will again take place at Monterra Golf Course. The BMVF awards grants to charitable organizations in our region whose programs & activities address social gaps in our community...
May 23, 2025
CCI STUDENT WINS GOLD IN SKILLS COMPETITION
Collingwood Collegiate Institute boasts a gold medal winner in a recent skills competition. The Simcoe County District School Board had students from five schools representing - in all four medals were won in four categories. In the Auto Service Technology competition, a CCI student won gold. As a gold medallist, the s...
May 22, 2025
COLLINGWOOD RESIDENT CHARGED IN FRAUD INVESTIGATION
A 30 year old Collingwood resident faces charges including forgery, obstruct a peace officer and identity fraud following an incident yesterday in New Techumseth. Nottawasaga OPP responded to the Royal Bank on King Street North when a call was made about a fraud in progress just after noon yesterday. The accused has a ...
May 22, 2025
IT'S A PREMIUM MARRIOTT HOTEL FOR WASAGA BEACH AREA 1
Big news for the new hotel set to be built at Beach Area 1 in Wasaga Beach; the brand has been announced - it will be a premium Marriott Hotel. It's a 45 million dollar project for iconic Beach Drive - with Sunray Group as the town's partner in the endeavour. It will include shops, cafes, restaurants and more. Mayor B...
May 21, 2025
DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN?
Orillia OPP is investigating a fraud that took place at a business. The investigation was launched in March after being getting a call from someone who's credit card had been used fraudulently. Police have released this photo of the suspect. If you recognize the person or have any information please contact Orillia OPP...
May 21, 2025
Sunset Sessions To Take Place May 31st
Sunset Point Park will provide a stage to local youth musicians for Sunset Sessions - talented local youth under 18 will entertain at Collingwood's Sunset Park Stage on Saturday May 31st. The concert features several performers and bands - it all starts at 4:30pm and is free and accessible for everyone. The Collingwood...
May 20, 2025
Police Looking For Suspect In Penetang Assault, Two People Charged
Southern Georgian Bay OPP are asking for the public's help in finding a person who was involved in an ongoing investigation into an assault that took place in Penetanguishene. Police say that they have arrested two people in the case, a 25-year-old man from Midland, and a 33-year-old woman from Tiny Township. They're b...
May 18, 2025
ONT BUDGET MONEY FOR WASAGA BEACH
As part of the Ontario budget tabled yesterday (May 15) - an investment in Wasaga Beach. Nearly $38,000,000 has been allocated to build "Destination Wasaga" - and the funds break down like this: $25,000,000 to support the redevelopment of the Nancy Island Historic Site and the administration of that site movi...
May 16, 2025
DRUG TRAFFICKERS ARRESTED IN WASAGA BEACH
Huronia West have charged five people in a drug trafficking investigation after two suspected ODs at a Wasaga Beach residence. After a weeks long investigation police identified the occupants of the residence suspected of selling cocaine and fentanyl. Last week a search warrant was executed and police seized fentanyl, ...
May 15, 2025
WASAGA BEACH PAVING THE ROAD TO RE-INVENTION
Wasaga Beach has taken a significant next step in the reinvention of Beach Area 1. The RFP (Request for Proposal) for the redesign and reconstruction of Beach Drive has been awarded to the locally owned and operated firm of Arnott Construction. The improvement of roads and infrastructure along Beach Drive and at the to...
May 15, 2025
GEORGIAN COLLEGE PAUSING OPS AT COLLINGWOOD CAMPUS THIS FALL
The halls at the Collingwood campus of Georgian College will be quiet this Fall. According to Georgian's President and CEO, the John Di Poce campus will pause operations as of September 1st. A reassessment and consideration of factors like demographic trends, and community employment trends together with declining enro...
May 14, 2025
HAVE YOUR SAY ON CLIMATE PLAN
The Town of Collingwood continues to look to the public for input on a Community Climate Action Plan. Following three in-person focus groups, a survey is now available online. Anyone with a significant connection to Collingwood is encouraged to take the survey to share thoughts on what should be included in a Community...
May 13, 2025
Barrie Police Seek Assault Suspect.
Barrie police have released surveillance footage of a suspect in connection with an assault Tuesday that injured a woman. The victim suffered a cut after she was attacked by a person with a sharp object on a sidewalk in the area of Mayfair Drive Drive and Ardagh Road. Police say the suspect was initially wearing black ...
May 09, 2025
POSSIBLE MEASLES EXPOSURE AT CGMH
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is advising the public of a possible exposure to a case of measles at General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The health unit will be contacting anyone, by letter, phone call or text message, who was registered at Collingwood Hospital's Emergency Department inc...
May 08, 2025
ANONYMOUS DONOR WILL MATCH MFH DONATIONS
In honour of Mother's Day, My Friend's House has a generous donor who has agreed to match donations made from now until the end of Sunday, up to $10,000. The 12 bed shelter has been, and remains at capacity. With the increasing population, donations are appreciated more than ever. You can donate at myfriendshouse.ca
May 08, 2025
WALK FOR PETS SET FOR JUNE 14TH
The 13th Annual Walk for Pets is set for Collingwood for June 14th. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society has set a fundraising goal of 170 thousand dollars, with proceeds toward funding essential day-to-day care for animals at the shelter. There are two routes - a 5k run, and a 2.5k stroll - Runners, walkers, and leash...
May 05, 2025
HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP REDUCING SURGICAL WAIT TIMES
A partnership between two Simcoe County hospitals is aimed at reducing surgical backlogs at RVH. Georgian Bay General Hospital and Royal Victoria Hospital struck a deal to better utilize the available capacity at GBGH...enabling Simcoe County residents access to needed surgery sooner. It's already working - between Aug...
May 05, 2025