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New coast guard icebreaker rests in Collingwood this week

New coast guard icebreaker rests in Collingwood this week

CCGS Judy LaMarsh is in Collingwood's harbour this week for a crew change and for icebreaking operations in Georgian Bay; it's a new ship for the coast guard, and is currently being tested before conversion
Local man collecting pop tabs for newborn with chronic diagnosis

Local man collecting pop tabs for newborn with chronic diagnosis

Town parks employee says niece's newborn received a prognosis of 'life in a wheelchair,' so he's appealing to the community for help making sure she gets the chair she needs
TBM may relax rules on virtual meeting participation

TBM may relax rules on virtual meeting participation

Council also eyeing changes to public comment process by limiting or eliminating written submissions to council
Volkswagen to make EV battery cells at St. Thomas ‘mega site’

Volkswagen to make EV battery cells at St. Thomas ‘mega site’

The biggest European automaker plans to start production at its first North American gigafactory in 2027
Committee gives OK for new $84K-per-year contract with Ace Cabs

Committee gives OK for new $84K-per-year contract with Ace Cabs

Even with the town paying Ace Cabs for the contract, users will still have to pay regular fare rates
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here’s a look at today’s weather and gas prices
Woman vows to prove mom's innocence in Hong Kong smuggling case

Woman vows to prove mom's innocence in Hong Kong smuggling case

Barrie resident Angela Thayer's mother remains in a Chinese jail accused of smuggling cocaine into the country contained in buttons on her clothing
TBM council pay and expenses just under $300,000 in 2022

TBM council pay and expenses just under $300,000 in 2022

The total council remuneration, travel and computer allowances and expenses for $296,499.10 in 2022
Collingwood gym looking for new home post haste

Collingwood gym looking for new home post haste

MVMT owner doesn't expect he'll be able to rebuild squash courts, says finding commercial space in Collingwood is tough
February stats show home prices dipped in Collingwood region

February stats show home prices dipped in Collingwood region

The median price for a home sold in the Collingwood area last month was about $762K, down from $962K in February 2022