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Diversion necessary as Collingwood landfill closes soon

Diversion necessary as Collingwood landfill closes soon

While the waste transfer site will remain open, the landfill is almost full and waste will have to be taken elsewhere once it closes – and the other two dumps in the county are also filling up
20 years later, tale of revival an annual lunch conversation

20 years later, tale of revival an annual lunch conversation

Paul Henderson remembers only pieces from the day he had a heart attack, including a paramedic telling him 'these two guys just saved your life'
Cool cat goes from Frankenstein to cover model

Cool cat goes from Frankenstein to cover model

An adoption that was 'meant to be,' two years later a cat and his human still happy together
UPDATE: Wasaga Beach woman dying of cancer gets long-awaited MRI

UPDATE: Wasaga Beach woman dying of cancer gets long-awaited MRI

'Maybe the medical system isn’t working but there are a lot of people out there that are good-hearted and generous,' says Elaine Foley following outpouring of support from strangers
New deadline for water plant decision pushed to Jan. 25

New deadline for water plant decision pushed to Jan. 25

The contractor that offered the lowest bid price ($212M) in November agreed to let the price stand until Jan. 25, which will be the second time the bid deadline is extended
'Hope everyday,' school lunch hour offering now serves hundreds

'Hope everyday,' school lunch hour offering now serves hundreds

'The heart behind it is really for our community,' says volunteer who helps at Hope Chapel's lunch hour program
Mixed reviews for Catholic high school's early morning bell

Mixed reviews for Catholic high school's early morning bell

Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School in Collingwood moved to an 8 a.m. start time this past September, a full hour earlier than last year
Habitat for Humanity leans on Huronia CEO to manage local operations

Habitat for Humanity leans on Huronia CEO to manage local operations

Robert Cikoja, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Huronia is now managing the operation of the South Georgian Bay and will remain in the role for at least four months 
Collingwood murder trial continues with court date next month

Collingwood murder trial continues with court date next month

Accused in murder of Kay Kriston was before courts today, represented by lawyers, and will be back next month for more pretrial proceedings
Pot shop preps to open in former KFC building

Pot shop preps to open in former KFC building

Building owner says the former KFC and current Bello Pizza sites will be demolished for mid-rise building in the next ten years