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'Marching orders' came from mayor: Former Collus CEO

'Marching orders' came from mayor: Former Collus CEO

Ed Houghton took the witness stand this afternoon at the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry; 'We had a challenge from (Cooper) to get an influx of cash (and) create efficiencies'
Route 26 comes back alive to grow, support regional music scene

Route 26 comes back alive to grow, support regional music scene

The site was identified as a priority in the Spring 2018 regional survey and will return with funding from Clerkson's Home Store in Collingwood
Couple donates 114 acres to protect from urban sprawl

Couple donates 114 acres to protect from urban sprawl

Springwater Township property has been in the Dunsmore family for nearly 200 years
BIA wants to switch garbage pickup to Fridays

BIA wants to switch garbage pickup to Fridays

The BIA argues curbside collection on Mondays means there's garbage on the downtown street all weekend
Father shows gratitude to local blood donors at Barrie event (8 photos)

Father shows gratitude to local blood donors at Barrie event (8 photos)

The Canadian Blood Services’ Honouring Canada’s Lifeline event was held at Liberty North in Barrie on Monday night
Greenbelt coalition brass honoured for greening Simcoe County

Greenbelt coalition brass honoured for greening Simcoe County

Ontario Nature bestows its Steve Hounsell Greenway Award on Sandy Agnew, Chair and Margaret Prophet, Executive Director of the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition
Adopt Me: Chrissy is a purr machine who loves to snuggle (adopted)

Adopt Me: Chrissy is a purr machine who loves to snuggle (adopted)

She has food allergies, but no biggie, she just requires a special food to keep her healthy
Houghton wary of 'notice of misconduct' at Collingwood Inquiry

Houghton wary of 'notice of misconduct' at Collingwood Inquiry

Evidence of Houghton will be led by his own counsel instead of inquiry lawyers; 'I would wish to have the benefit of full procedural fairness'
CANADA: Raptors playoff success highlights a shift in Canadian identity

CANADA: Raptors playoff success highlights a shift in Canadian identity

Canadians are expressing national pride, identity through basketball with the Raptors advancing in the NBA championship
In 2020, Collingwood's Elvis Festival could be under new management

In 2020, Collingwood's Elvis Festival could be under new management

The town currently has three expressions of interest for operation of the 2020 Collingwood Elvis Festival