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These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Collingwood home are made possible through the support of Max Hahne Engel & Volkers Real Estate as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Long-standing church thrives on being neighbourly

Long-standing church thrives on being neighbourly

Cookies, sidewalk chalk, a random acts of kindness advent calendar: the congregation of Hope Chapel spent the year being good to their neighbours
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New book pays tribute to the Tremont and the artists who call it home

New book pays tribute to the Tremont and the artists who call it home

The official Book Launch will take place at the Tremont in Dec. 2 and will be open to the public
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Pumpkins' roots run deep at Currie's Farm

Pumpkins' roots run deep at Currie's Farm

Farming pumpkins at Currie's Farm Market is a 'labour of love' with a sweet end-of-season treat
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Street smarts: Here's the story behind some of Collingwood's street names

Street smarts: Here's the story behind some of Collingwood's street names

The tree streets appeared on the earliest known map of the town printed in 1871
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Little tugboat with big adventures: Life aboard the Glen G

Little tugboat with big adventures: Life aboard the Glen G

Retired tugboat becomes a cottage alternative with a spot in Collingwood's harbour in the summertime
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New owner of Dorchester working to rekindle its glory <b>(6 photos)</b>

New owner of Dorchester working to rekindle its glory (6 photos)

The Dorchester is rumoured to have kick-started Stompin' Tom's career, had the town's first elevator and is full of history, says new owner
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Heritage home walking tours help keep town's history alive

Heritage home walking tours help keep town's history alive

'Learning about your community is so valuable,' says former heritage committee chair local architecture conservancy advocate
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County fair tradition in Collingwood is older than Canada

County fair tradition in Collingwood is older than Canada

The Great Northern Exhibition has been an annual event since before confederation, missing only two years, both because of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Farmers' Market an essential connection between consumer and producer

Farmers' Market an essential connection between consumer and producer

'You would be surprised how much you help small businesses at a farmers’ market,' said long-time Collingwood Farmers' Market vendor
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Collingwood’s EnviroPark was built during major environmental rehabilitation of harbour

Collingwood’s EnviroPark was built during major environmental rehabilitation of harbour

The park was meant to instill in future generations the importance of water quality and understanding the factors that impact it
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