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Barrie police plan to permanently equip front-line officers with body cameras

Barrie police plan to permanently equip front-line officers with body cameras

Barrie police could start wearing cameras by the spring with an eye on having all front-line officers outfitted by the end of 2021; 'It allows us the ability to truly capture what we’re experiencing,' says staff sergeant
Health unit plans launch of community vaccine clinics March 1

Health unit plans launch of community vaccine clinics March 1

Details for booking appointments and specific clinic locations are still to come
County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

'I’m relieved that we were all offered this. There were members, local paramedics, who were getting scared,' says union rep
Police look for witnesses to gas station robbery

Police look for witnesses to gas station robbery

The incident took place last night around 7 p.m. at the Canco Gas Station on Hume Street
One new COVID case in Collingwood, 61 reported in region

One new COVID case in Collingwood, 61 reported in region

The outbreak at the local apartment building remains at 25 cases with no new cases reported this week
New virtual store offers free clothing to youth and their families

New virtual store offers free clothing to youth and their families

The new store was created by Youth Unlimited Collingwood, the organization behind The Door youth drop-in Centre
Adopt Me: Cookie and Minnie (adopted)

Adopt Me: Cookie and Minnie (adopted)

They are looking for a quiet home with no children
WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

A total of 29 million cumulative doses will be delivered before the end of June, says minister of public services and procurement
Bad lane change leads to drug, weapon charges for Collingwood/Wasaga couple

Bad lane change leads to drug, weapon charges for Collingwood/Wasaga couple

Collingwood woman, Wasaga Beach man face 20 charges combined after being pulled over near Essa and Fairview in south-end Barrie
Climate Action group encourages you to go meatless on Mondays

Climate Action group encourages you to go meatless on Mondays

Collingwood Climate Action Team is hosting a vegetarian cooking night this Thursday to give you some recipe ideas for plant-based meals