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'Forgotten industry': Barrie-made boxes proving essential in COVID economy

'Forgotten industry': Barrie-made boxes proving essential in COVID economy

'Online shopping came along and that’s really made us busier than we had been,' says Peter Moore, who employs approximately 225 people at Moore Packaging
Eco-challenge offers tips for more efficient water heaters

Eco-challenge offers tips for more efficient water heaters

This week the authors of the Collingwood-based 52 Weeks of Climate Action Challenge offer some tips for more efficient hot water usage in your home
'Public shaming' or 'correcting misinformation'? Council divided over new policy

'Public shaming' or 'correcting misinformation'? Council divided over new policy

Council, in a 4-3 vote, passed a new procedure to have council members and staff correct correspondence items during council meetings if a councillor flags them as 'factually incorrect'
Library hopes contest will shine light on overlooked acts of kindness

Library hopes contest will shine light on overlooked acts of kindness

Collingwood Public Library is gathering stories about people doing helpful, kind things during the pandemic
Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID cases Saturday

The province has also reported an increase of 28 deaths, 1,313 recoveries, and 76 new hospitalizations
Pets get cold feet and dry skin in the winter too

Pets get cold feet and dry skin in the winter too

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society offers some suggestions to keep your pets warm, healthy, and moisturized this winter
BEYOND LOCAL : Why some words hurt some people and not others

BEYOND LOCAL: Why some words hurt some people and not others

Our memories allow us to understand each other or to experience irreconcilable differences
Winter weather advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Up to 5cm of snow expected by noon
Town offering grants for recreation and culture groups and events in 2021

Town offering grants for recreation and culture groups and events in 2021

There is also a call-out for volunteers to help assess the grant applications for this year's program
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Choose happy.