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Generational homes keep doors open to past memories

Generational homes keep doors open to past memories

For some Collingwood residents, their home is part of a family legacy that spans generations
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Local production company living the 'Collingwood Dream' in new video

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

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

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
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Local theatre company says the show will go on ... online

Local theatre company says the show will go on ... online

The curtain will rise again on a live, in-person Theatre Collingwood production, but for now, spectators stick together while apart
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Seemingly impromptu sleigh rides made for fond childhood memories

Seemingly impromptu sleigh rides made for fond childhood memories

A photo from decades ago shared in a local online group brought back many memories of winter nights on a sleigh captained by the former mayor and local teacher, Harry Bell
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Collingwood's Romanesque town hall used to sing a different tune

Collingwood's Romanesque town hall used to sing a different tune

The town hall building was built to be iconic, but not originally as the seat of municipal government
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Lighthouse shines a light on community's past, says preservation group

Lighthouse shines a light on community's past, says preservation group

The Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society is dedicated to getting ownership of the local lighthouse so they can restore it
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From the second floor of a tavern to stone and stained glass, All Saints' Church is rich in history

From the second floor of a tavern to stone and stained glass, All Saints' Church is rich in history

Inside the heritage structure (when they're allowed back in) is a congregation with their own, equally rich history
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Collingwood's Saint Nicholson has 25 years of Santa stories under his belt

Collingwood's Saint Nicholson has 25 years of Santa stories under his belt

'You look into some of these little eyes and they believe you’re the one, and it just melts your heart,' said Collingwood's Santa Claus, Bill Nicholson
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