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$25K THEFT AT ALLISTON SHOPPERS DRUG MART
Nottawasaga OPP are investigating an early morning break, enter theft at the Alliston location of Shoppers Drug Mart - where at least 25 thousand dollars worth of beauty products were stolen. Three men entered just after 5am by smashing through the front doors - a quantity of electronics was also taken. The suspects, a...
Mar 25, 2025
COLLINGWOOD SUNSHINE LIST REVEALED
The Town of Collingwood released it's Public Sector Salary Disclosure today - aka the Sunshine List. Topping it is town CAO Sonya Skinner with nearly a quarter million dollars at just over 247 thousand dollars per year, and coming in second, the Executive Director of Customer and Corporate Services Amanda Pegg at just ...
Mar 24, 2025
Tay Township Resident Charged Following OPP Drug Search
OPP officers from the Orillia and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments seized suspected drugs and a weapon during a recent search. Police executed a search warrant at an address on Highway 93 Waverly in Tay Township late Friday morning. They seized what's suspected to be cocaine, crack cocaine, codeine pills, and more tha...
Mar 23, 2025
Midland Woman Charged With Driving While Impaired By Drugs
A Midland woman is now facing charges after police from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment received reports of an impaired driver on Friday. Police were called to Yonge Street in Midland just before 11 am. Officers then stopped a vehicle at a parking lot, and immediately entered into an investigation. The 41-year...
Mar 23, 2025
AGE FRIENDLY GRANTS AVAILABLE IN SIMCOE COUNTY
Residents of Simcoe County once again have access to a grant program that helps seniors 60+ stay safely in their own homes. The Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant is back with $500K in funding. The program funds projects that incorporate accessible, adaptable and inclusive designs, which allow seniors to continue to li...
Mar 20, 2025
MEASLES IN SIMCOE COUNTY
A case of measles in our area. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says an un-vaccinated resident tested positive and now tracing is underway for anyone who may have come in contact with the person on March 12th. The person was at the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic on Huronia Road in Barrie. Then the Georgian Radiolog...
Mar 19, 2025
THEATRE COLLINGWOOD KICKS OFF NEW SEASON
Theatre Collingwood will kick off it's 2025 regular season with Shipyard Kitchen Party's Newfoundland Songbook. Newfoundland Songbook is a musical journey through the stories, traditions, and songs that make Canada's 10th province truly legendary. The show runs from April 23rd to 25th at the John Saunders Centre. Ticke...
Mar 17, 2025
WASAGA BEACH FIRE HOSTING YOUTH CAMP
Wasaga Beach Fire Department is holding a free four-day camp this June focused on young people. Camp Molly is specifically designed to inspire female and non-binary youth aged 15-18 to consider firefighting as a career. The Camp will run June 5th-8th. All the information is at wasagabeach.com/CampMolly
Mar 14, 2025
27 APPLICANTS/1 SEAT ON COLLINGWOOD COUNCIL
Twenty-seven people have applied to fill the vacant seat on Collingwood council. The clerk's office will now make sure each is qualified - and then on March 20th they'll be given a chance to make their pitch at town hall. Council will then vote and appoint the successful candidate. The vacancy was created when Brandon ...
Mar 13, 2025
WASAGA BEACH MOVING AHEAD WELL WITH SUNRAY DEAL
Things are moving along in the redevelopment plan of Beach Area 1 in Wasaga. Town council has unanimously approved the terms of a purchase and sale agreement with the Sunray Group. It reflects a portion of the town-owned land near the beachfront and the main tourism area at Beach Area 1. Sunray plans to build a premium...
Mar 06, 2025
ESSA WOMAN PINCHED FOR USING THE COMPANY CC
An Essa woman is facing serious fraud charges after bilking the Community Living Association South Simcoe in Alliston. The woman is accused of racking up over 122 thousand dollars in personal purchases using the company card. The investigation went on for a year - the accused will be in a Bradford court on April 3.
Mar 05, 2025
MEASLES IS AN OLD/NEW THREAT
Measles is again a real threat in the developed world and has always been in countries without access to vaccines. Associate Medical Officer of Health at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Dr. Colin Lee says the virus extremely contagious. Dr. Lee says the virus is extremely contagious - it begins airborne from a ...
Mar 05, 2025
PURSUIT LEADS TO ARRESTS
Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP arrested two GTA men with a variety of crimes in our region. On Sunday (March 2) police responded to a theft of expensive scotch in progress at the LCBO in Thornbury - the suspects then fled in a stolen vehicle. OPP spotted the vehicle in Collingwood and initiated a stop - but the sus...
Mar 04, 2025
WINTER RELIEF FOR UN-HOUSED PEOPLE AND PETS
Thanks to a generous donation from the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre - Un-housed people and their pets can stay warm in winter. Simcoe County, along with partners and the town of Wasaga Beach are all working together on the initiative...People can bring their pets to the Wasaga Beach Warming Centre and have access ...
Mar 03, 2025
2025 Major NorthStars Sked
Owen Sound Major NorthStars 2025 Schedule Sat May 24 vs Cobourg Kodiaks 7 pm ( Meaford & St Vincent Community Centre ) Mon May 26 @ Cobourg Kodiaks 8 pm Sat May 31 vs Peterborough Lakers 7 pm ( Meaford & St Vincent Community Centre ) Mon June 2 @ Oakville Rock 8 pm Sat June 7 vs Six Nations Chiefs 7 pm ( Meafor...
Mar 02, 2025
OPP Warns Against Unnecessary Road Travel In Tiny Township Due To Weather, Multiple Collisions Under Investigation
Southern Georgian Bay OPP is investigating multiple collisions because of deteriorating road conditions in Tiny Township. Police say that visibility is greatly reduced and road conditions are worsening. Concession 11 East is closed between County Road 6 and Golf Link Road. Rue Lafontaine is closed west of County Road 6...
Mar 02, 2025
LOAD RESTRICTIONS COMING BACK
The County of Simcoe is implementing its reduced load restriction period beginning on March 8, 2025. During this time no commercial motor vehicle can be operated on a highway that is part of the County's Road system where the weight upon an axle exceeds 5,000 kilograms. For a complete list of effect roads visit simcoe....
Feb 28, 2025
2025 Ontario Election Results: Simcoe-Grey
Benten Tinkler - NDP - 3,264 votes - 5.72% Brian Saunderson - Progressive Conservative - 30,572 votes - 53.57% (elected) Allan Kuhn - Green Party - 3,154 votes - 5.52% David Ghobrial - New Blue Party - 1,554 votes - 2.72% Ted Crysler - Liberal - 18,549 votes - 32.49% Unofficial results from Elections Ontario as of 11:1...
Feb 28, 2025
LOCAL CHARITIES HELPED BY BMVF
Ten local charities received grant funds from the Blue Mountain Village Foundation yesterday (Feb 26). Over 37 thousand dollars was shared among groups including Breaking Down Barriers, My Friend's House, and Gilda's Club of Simcoe Muskoka. The Blue Mountain Village Foundation exists to close social gaps in our communi...
Feb 27, 2025
DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON?
Huronia West OPP are looking for the public's help in identifying an alleged thief. This past Sunday, around 6pm a theft was reported at the Foodland on River Road West. The suspect is described as light skinned, with dark hair, wearing dark pants and a dark sweatshirt. Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage is ...
Feb 27, 2025
YOU CAN HELP WITH ACCESSIBILITY AT WASAGA BEACH!
The Town of Wasaga Beach is calling on residents, visitors and fans of the world's longest freshwater beach to help make it more accessible. A contest called "Accessing Paradise" has been launched by Corona and Mobi-Mat - makers of mats and decks and other accessibility devices. While the town continues to in...
Feb 27, 2025
DO YOU WANT TO BE ON COLLINGWOOD COUNCIL?
Collingwood has opened the process to fill a vacant seat on council. Application packages are now available on the town website. Council will interview the candidates and choose a successful applicant who will serve until the current term ends in October of 2026. The vacancy was created when Brandon Houston resigned hi...
Feb 26, 2025
WASAGA BEACH TO HOST TOWN HALL
Residents of Wasaga Beach are invited to join a town hall meeting Thursday April 24th from 7pm - 9pm at the RecPlex located at 1724 Mosley Street. It's an open mic format - so anyone with questions regarding the beachfront redevelopment, the new high schools, or any town related subject are encouraged to attend and get...
Feb 25, 2025
BIG B-DAY FOR BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
Breaking Down Barriers is celebrating 40 years in Collingwood this year - an Independent Living Resource Centre for people with disabilities - that actually opened its doors on this day (February 25th) in 1985. Breaking down Barriers was the first to establish an information and referral service for individuals with di...
Feb 25, 2025
Police Continue Investigation Of Theft At St. Mary's Church
Southern Georgian Bay OPP are asking the public for help with their investigation into a break and enter theft and mischief investigation. The incident happened at St. Mary's Church, Victoria Harbour. After an investigation and help from community members, police were able to identify two suspects in relation to the in...
Feb 23, 2025