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OPP concludes investigation into JI events; no charges laid

OPP concludes investigation into JI events; no charges laid

OPP investigation was first initiated in 2013 through the OPP’s anti-rackets branch
Winter storm expected to hit Collingwood Wednesday afternoon

Winter storm expected to hit Collingwood Wednesday afternoon

Storm is forecast to pass through the area late Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning; freezing rain and light ice accretion are also possible
Majesty of trumpeter swans a testament to local volunteers

Majesty of trumpeter swans a testament to local volunteers

'One person can make an enormous difference,' says local volunteer who jokes she has 'swanitis' after falling in love with the unique creatures
LETTER: Trail parking restrictions have 'huge negative impact'

LETTER: Trail parking restrictions have 'huge negative impact'

'For the economic, cultural, physical, social and mental health of our community, I implore the Town of The Blue Mountains' council to remove parking restrictions, paid or otherwise, at trailheads and parks,' says letter writer
Police make arrest in Barrie homicide, second suspect at large

Police make arrest in Barrie homicide, second suspect at large

Second male suspect is approximately 45 years old and may be missing fingers or a thumb on one hand, according to Barrie police
Jully Black part of Collingwood women's day events

Jully Black part of Collingwood women's day events

Singer in headlines for her statement during national anthem performance; she'll be singing and speaking in Collingwood on March 8
'Nearly impossible': Survey highlights household food insecurity

'Nearly impossible': Survey highlights household food insecurity

Health unit survey shows it costs $1,159.92 for a family of four and $419 for a single-person household to buy basic groceries for the month
Mike Schreiner turns the Liberals down, stays on as Green leader

Mike Schreiner turns the Liberals down, stays on as Green leader

In a video posted online, the Green Party of Ontario leader said Tuesday he has unfinished work to do
'A major issue': Local victim services warn of human trafficking

'A major issue': Local victim services warn of human trafficking

'To give people knowledge of what is happening can create support. Not only sex trafficking, but labour trafficking as well is something we see in this area,' said official
Elvis Stojko joins Blues and fans for Family Day skate

Elvis Stojko joins Blues and fans for Family Day skate

Blues take the win, local figure skaters perform between periods for full afternoon of family-friendly activities