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A sweet for your sweet? Collingwood candy stores prepare for Valentine’s Day

A sweet for your sweet? Collingwood candy stores prepare for Valentine’s Day

Both The Candy Factory and Crave the Chocolatier – both on Hurontario Street – will have special products available to mark the Feb. 14 day of love
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Council plans to return to chambers March 1 with hybrid meeting model

Council plans to return to chambers March 1 with hybrid meeting model

Town spent $9K toward return to in-person meetings, public participation still virtual for now
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Police still searching for missing Grey Highlands man

Police still searching for missing Grey Highlands man

OPP are looking for the driver of a pick-up truck who may have given a ride to the missing man
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Too many pot stores? Not according to provincial law

Too many pot stores? Not according to provincial law

The Town of Collingwood has formally objected to three cannabis store applications, but ultimate approval rests with the provincial AGCO
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7 more COVID deaths, 6 new hospitalizations in Simcoe Muskoka: health unit

7 more COVID deaths, 6 new hospitalizations in Simcoe Muskoka: health unit

There are 11 Simcoe-Muskoka patients in ICU beds because of COVID-19, according to today's update
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Former Collingwood councillor questions vacancy appointment process

Former Collingwood councillor questions vacancy appointment process

‘To say that I and the Collingwood taxpayers that supported me in the election are disappointed would be a major understatement,’ noted Tim Fryer in a letter to council
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Barrie homeless encampment fire victim airlifted to Toronto burn unit (4 photos)

Barrie homeless encampment fire victim airlifted to Toronto burn unit (4 photos)

Barrie Fire official says origin and cause have yet to be determined; Investigator from fire marshal's office en route to the scene
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TBM awards $5K to Tree Trust for 2022 planting initiatives

TBM awards $5K to Tree Trust for 2022 planting initiatives

2022 plans include planting 100+ trees in public spaces and hiring a temporary tree planting coordinator
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Town looking for Indigenous artist to create murals for expanded water treatment plant

Town looking for Indigenous artist to create murals for expanded water treatment plant

The town would like the art to reflect the importance of water in Anishinaabe life and teaching
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Province reports 42 deaths, 474 COVID patients in ICUs in Ontario

Province reports 42 deaths, 474 COVID patients in ICUs in Ontario

Limited testing captured 2,088 new cases for the latest update published Feb. 8
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