Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call our community home are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.

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

Jul 29, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

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

Jul 9, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

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

Jun 24, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

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

Jun 10, 2021 7:30 PM Read more >

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

May 27, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

Collingwood's Friendship Gardens represent 40 years of sister-city relations

Some are sister cities only in name, but Collingwood and Katano are connected with ongoing, active friendships

May 13, 2021 7:30 PM Read more >

Generational homes keep doors open to past memories

For some Collingwood residents, their home is part of a family legacy that spans generations

Apr 30, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

Local production company living the 'Collingwood Dream' in new video

The adventure was inspired by old Enterprise Bulletin articles that celebrated Collingwood as a destination to golf and ski in the same day

Apr 16, 2021 8:00 PM Read more >

Lawn bowlers roll with it: Collingwood club preps for summer on the grass rink

Lawn bowling is an 'undiscovered gem with an unexpected charm,' says Collingwood club president

Apr 5, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

A toast to learning: this social club is all about small talk (and big speeches)

Collingwood Toastmasters is marking its 40th anniversary as a local club

Mar 19, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

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