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County looking to fund ideas that 'spark' tourism

County looking to fund ideas that 'spark' tourism

Deadline for second intake of Spark program is Oct. 26
Collingwood water plant costs, delay put New Tec housing targets out of reach

Collingwood water plant costs, delay put New Tec housing targets out of reach

Citing ballooning costs and timelines of the Collingwood water treatment plant expansion plans, New Tech rejected a housing target pledge and strong mayor powers offered by the province
Theme set and float registration open for Santa Claus parade

Theme set and float registration open for Santa Claus parade

The parade takes place Nov. 18
Here are 5 events in the Collingwood area this weekend

Here are 5 events in the Collingwood area this weekend

An art tour, hiking trails and a charity run could fill up your weekend
Musician starts new 'Bring your own Vinyl' nights at brewery

Musician starts new 'Bring your own Vinyl' nights at brewery

Shawn Steinheart is hoping Collingwood residents share their record collections at two upcoming open-turntable nights
Funding boost improves services for Collingwood homeless: county

Funding boost improves services for Collingwood homeless: county

Average shelter bed needs between $20,000 to $25,000 per year to operate, but prior to this year, the County of Simcoe was spending about $6,500 per year per bed
Collingwood residents urged to test smoke alarms today

Collingwood residents urged to test smoke alarms today

Joining a provincewide campaign called 'Saved by the Beep,' Collingwood's fire chief reminds residents to check their smoke alarms often
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here's a look at today's weather and gas prices
Weather woes? County council opts to stay face-to-face this winter

Weather woes? County council opts to stay face-to-face this winter

Tiny Township mayor says moving winter meetings online 'smacks of exclusivity and privilege and I have a real problem with this'
Auxiliary officers hosting food drive Saturday in Collingwood

Auxiliary officers hosting food drive Saturday in Collingwood

Officers will be at Walmart to collect food, cash for Salvation Army