NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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WASAGA BEACH - Collingwood Town Council has come out on top. Wednesday, the three local municipal councils – Collingwood, Clearview Township, and Wasaga Beach – submitted their last round of numbers as part of a summer competition to promote healthy living and see which council could log the most steps.
Collingwood bested Clearview and Wasaga Beach with a final count of 3,724.85 kilometres. That is almost equivalent to walking from Collingwood to Halifax, Nova Scotia and back.
The challenge started Canada Day and wrapped up at the end of Labour Day weekend. For winning the competition, Collingwood council members will get bragging rights and the opportunity to see the Town of Collingwood municipal flag fly for a two-week period at the municipal offices in Clearview and Wasaga Beach.
Details on the flag raising must still be determined.
“I want to congratulate all three councils for taking part in this challenge,” Mayor Nina Bifolchi said. “This was good fun and a great way for us to highlight the importance of active living.”
Clearview Township Mayor Doug Measures offered his best wishes as well. “Congratulations to Collingwood council for their win. Clearview Township welcomes Collingwood and Wasaga Beach council and residents to explore our walking and hiking trails this fall.” Collingwood Mayor Brian Saunderson said the competition was fun and a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
“Thank you to the councils of Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach, and Collingwood for this friendly challenge,” said Mayor Brian Saunderson, “Council had a blast all summer being active and healthy on our amazing Collingwood trail system, our scenic roads, on our historic harbour, and along our beautiful waterfront.” The final numbers are as follows:
- Town of Collingwood: 3724.85 kilometres
- Township of Clearview: 3097.05 kilometres
- Town of Wasaga Beach: 2935.72 kilometres
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