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'Nobody in the Bible retired,' says business owner marking 50th anniversary

'Nobody in the Bible retired,' says business owner marking 50th anniversary

Financial Centre of Collingwood is celebrating 50 years in business next month and its 78-year-old founder continues to go to work everyday
LETTER: Push politicians to prioritize affordable housing

LETTER: Push politicians to prioritize affordable housing

'It is crucial for our local politicians to recognize their power and responsibility in shaping housing policy,' says letter writer
With more growth coming, TBM ponders servicing capacity

With more growth coming, TBM ponders servicing capacity

Continuing rapid growth has the potential to put a squeeze on the town's water and sewage servicing capacity
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here's a look at today's weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Your local news is about to vanish from Facebook and Google

VIDEO: Your local news is about to vanish from Facebook and Google

The Trudeau Liberals passed a law forcing Big Tech to compensate Canadian media outlets for content shared on their platforms. As predicted, Bill C-18 has already backfired
Moving day 'bittersweet' for Ukrainian refugees in Barrie

Moving day 'bittersweet' for Ukrainian refugees in Barrie

'This was home. It’s (a) new experience and a new part of our life. It’s hard for everybody,' says refugee after 23 Ukrainian families move out of IOOF facility
Meaford Rotary Club purchasing former church for food/clothing bank

Meaford Rotary Club purchasing former church for food/clothing bank

Club seeking donations for purchasing, renovating building
Aspiring lawyer named OLB valedictorian

Aspiring lawyer named OLB valedictorian

People of Collingwood: Matthew Kremer, 2023 valedictorian for Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
COLUMN: Leave strong mayor powers gathering dust

COLUMN: Leave strong mayor powers gathering dust

Strong mayor powers part of a strategy inflicted upon Ontarians ever since voters gave Ford and his PCs a majority government, writes reporter Bob Bruton
COLUMN: Water, mulch, trim, gardening tips for July

COLUMN: Water, mulch, trim, gardening tips for July

Master gardener emeritus, John Hethrington, offers this to-do list for your home gardens in July