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County of Simcoe recognizing National Volunteer Week

County of Simcoe recognizing National Volunteer Week

'We are forever grateful to those who chose to step forward to provide support for individuals and organizations in need,' says warden
Residents want safety upgrades at Grey Highlands intersection

Residents want safety upgrades at Grey Highlands intersection

Residents suggest improvement signage, rumble strips and the removal of brush/bush near the intersection
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here’s a look at today’s weather and gas prices
Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

Provincially mandated fees are stopping the growth of natural burial grounds in Ontario, advocates for the sector say
Real estate prices rebounded slightly in March

Real estate prices rebounded slightly in March

Ontario home prices rebounded slightly in March, figures released Friday show. Prices stabilized in February, ending a five-month fall that began last summer.
County announces public safety communications award winners

County announces public safety communications award winners

Winners from both 2019 and 2023 to be recognized at April 16 ceremony
Suspensions stay steady in Simcoe County schools

Suspensions stay steady in Simcoe County schools

‘Our suspensions are not increasing. We’re doing what we can to mitigate. That’s a really good thing,’ says Simcoe County District School Board chair
Plans for development of former Talisman property unveiled

Plans for development of former Talisman property unveiled

Proposed development at former Talisman ski resort would included up to 370 residential units and commercial, community and recreational uses
Frustrated Orillia man ticketed for using mobility scooter on roadways

Frustrated Orillia man ticketed for using mobility scooter on roadways

'If it’s not an ebike, and it's not a car, and it's not a motorcycle, and it's not a low speed vehicle, what is it?' asks man who is seeking pedestrian rights for people with disabilities
Collingwood Music Festival announces summer lineup

Collingwood Music Festival announces summer lineup

Artistic Director Daniel Vnukowski is debuting one of his own new projects at the festival, and has a list of world-class acts signed on for the summer event