Carly’s Angels donates $17,000 to two-block arena and library project
The Town of Wasaga Beach is pleased to announce that Carly’s Angels has donated $17,000…
Browsing: Wasaga History
TBM clarifies call for regional governance review, not redo
“Going beyond our borders is a provocation. We have to be careful with this particular…
Brayden Bullock is sentenced in 2021 for stabbing his neighbor
A Wasaga Beach man who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for the unprovoked stabbing of…
Canada’s residential real estate boom will soon turn into a lull, says Desjardins
It’s hard to believe, but Canada’s epic real estate boom could be coming to an…
Canadians see real wages falling as inflation outpaces incomes
The Canadian economy may seem booming, but not for everyone. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) payroll…
Brampton man charged with attempted murder of woman abducted from Wasaga Beach
Preferred region How does this work? By Ryan Rumbolt Published on April 19, 2022 at…
Orillia-area home sales down from last year
“Sales of non-waterfront and waterfront properties fell from last year’s astronomical records, but still posted…
‘Seemore’ the stolen turtle statue outside Wasaga Beach business
Police and a community are searching for a turtle, but not just a turtle, Seemore…
New to Manitoulin: Leslie and Michael Proulx
Leslie and Michel Proulx EDITOR’S NOTE: Manitoulin is changing with the influx of new residents…
Wasaga Beach kidnapping: family and police ask for help
Three months after she was dragged barefoot from a home in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, police…
GUEST COLUMN: Sale of Orillia YMCA, Geneva Park ‘leaves bad taste’
Longtime YMCA user, supporter questions organization’s decision to sell local assets and invest profits outside…
Stihl Timbersports World Championships – Victoria Times Colonist
A 23-year-old man from Port McNeill who builds logging roads for a living will travel…
The taxpayers association continues to spread inaccurate information
In a recent email, on social media and on its website, the Wasaga Beach Ratepayers…
The sentencing of a 21-year-old man from Wasaga Beach who was facing a Canada-wide warrant in 2021 has now begun.
Barri- The sentencing of a 21-year-old man from Wasaga Beach who faced a Canada-wide warrant…
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tgam/OFSPGCW37FKBJOE2Z72SCOL34Q.jpg)
The small mountain town of Canmore is booming. But can large numbers of humans and wild animals co-exist?
The mountain town of Canmore, Alberta has strived to live in harmony with the wildlife…
Canadian real estate is ‘worrying’, ‘sinister’ and ‘impossible’ to buy: RBC
Canadian real estate is disconnecting from reality at breakneck speed. RBC updated its affordability index…
Wasaga Beach resident faces impaired driving charges
Police say the vehicle was clocked 40 mph over the speed limit in the area…
LETTERS: Downtown arch proves controversial as more residents weigh in
“Maybe for every person who opposes this ark, there are 99 who support it,” writes…
The Facts About “Order Changes”
Recently, on social media, there have been discussions about the “change orders” associated with the…
LETTERS: Collingwood residents slam proposed downtown arch
CollingwoodToday.ca welcomes letters to the editor. They can be sent to [email protected] Please include your…
Wasaga Beach Adds New East Paramedic Station
Wasaga Beach is adding a new paramedic station to its east end. Announced Monday, the…
Sudbury rapper shares his story of relapse through music
Sudbury rapper Mickey O’Brien is set to release his latest album, “Shift Change,” on April…
New survey of taxpayer groups circulates with misleading comments
The Town of Wasaga Beach has learned that the Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association has created…
Edmonton Queer History Project launches history website, walking tours and podcast
The Edmonton Queer History Project has launched new tools to help shine a light on…
Collingwood retiree sees parallels between immigrant and Indigenous experience
Collingwood resident Shah Mohammed had many jobs in his life to support his family after…
Elnaz Hajtamiri was not protected by York Regional Police, lawyer says
The lawyer representing the family of Elnaz Hajtamiri questions whether York Regional Police did enough…
Jamie Foxx reveals he once got dumped for taking a girl to Wasaga Beach
Although we have tons of lakes and sandy shores that get lively in the summer,…
Craigleith Heritage Depot Wins Lieutenant Governor’s Award for REEL History Film Series
“There were really big players getting awards and then there was us, and that was…
The Anstey family contributes to the two-block arena and library project
The Town of Wasaga Beach is pleased to announce that the Anstey family has donated…
Ontario’s Poet Laureate Partners with Holt Renfrew to Create Performance Series Celebrating Black History Month
Ontario’s first Poet Laureate has teamed up with Holt Renfrew to create a series of…
Entering wrong address leads to drug and firearm charges (4 photos)
City police arrested two men over the weekend and successfully removed a gun from the…
Elnaz Hajtamiri’s ex-boyfriend appears in court
The former boyfriend of a woman abducted from Wasaga Beach last month appeared in court…
This week’s top stories: Canadian real estate is overvalued and a bank suggests it’s madness, not supply
It’s time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian real estateMadness or…
Canada’s economy peaked long before the pandemic when measured on a per capita basis
There’s a good reason you may be feeling Canada’s economic recovery, and it’s because of…
New data shows Canada still has 1.3 million vacant homes, some improvements seen
The problem of vacant homes in Canada is improving, but not very quickly. Statistics Canada…
Climate Action – Town of Wasaga Beach
Planning and design From a planning perspective, the focus is on multi-faceted solutions for transportation…
.jpg;w=1200;h=800;mode=crop)
Wasaga Beach Rotary Club Distributes $100,000 Corvette Lottery
PRESS RELEASEWASAGA BEACH ROTARY CLUB************************ The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach presented nineteen local and…
Home prices in Canada have jumped another $29,000 and have never risen faster
Real estate prices in Canada are moving at record speed these days. Canadian Real Estate…
Canadians are fleeing cities for small towns and eroding affordability: RBC
Canadians are fleeing expensive cities and heading to remote small towns. RBC Economist Carrie Freestone…
The exodus of families from Canada’s big cities could fuel wage inflation
Young families are fleeing Canada’s biggest cities, in a pandemic-driven exodus that has depleted a…
Elnaz Hajtamiri’s ex-boyfriend arrested for stalking days after kidnapping
The lawyer representing the family of a woman abducted in Wasaga Beach, Ont., by three…
Barrie’s growth is happening at a ‘measured and reasonable pace’, says mayor
“It’s still a relatively concentrated population compared to other metropolitan areas,” says a Statistics Canada…
Collingwood hires consultant to find developer for iconic terminals
“For a developer looking for a legacy project…I think the development community is going to…
Oregon bill tackles mega-earthquake ‘nightmare’: fuel storage site
A river on fire with millions of gallons of oil, jet fuel and gasoline spilled.…
‘Our stories matter’: Black History Month goes far beyond February
“I’m hopeful and I think there was a time when I almost gave up hope,”…
New book sheds light on an important figure in Canadian art history
Breadcrumb Links local arts Books Henry Daniel Thielcke “has works in museums in Britain, the…
Edward Klimsa Obituary (2022) – Wasaga Beach, ON
Peacefully, in the presence of his family on Friday January 28, 2022, in his 87th…
Black History: Discrimination and Talking About Diversity
For a time when he was young, Stephen Dorsey never thought of himself as “the…
Long COVID: Study finds risk factors in patients’ blood
By examining the blood of patients with COVID-19, Swiss researchers have identified an antibody “signature”…
HUNTER: Answers Sought in Wasaga Beach Abduction of Elnaz Tamiri
Breadcrumb Links true crime Ontario criminality On January 12, three armed men in police uniforms…
Artist Reveals Calgary’s Chinatown Architectural History With New Virtual Map
Calgarians can now explore the history of Chinatown and area buildings through an interactive online…
‘Freedom convoy’ heads for Ottawa as some truckers oppose government’s vaccination mandate
Although vaccinated, Wasaga Beach trucker says he understands where protesters are coming from A quick…
55 pairs of Crocs stolen from Wasaga Beach business: OPP
PRESS RELEASEONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE************************** Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huronia West Detachment are…
Russia and US to Meet in Geneva as Ukraine War Fears Rise | Ukraine
Diplomats from Russia and the United States are due to hold crucial talks as a…
What year ! A look back at 2021 in real estate
The fourth quarter of 2021 ended much like previous quarters, with record sales volume and…
The best vacation spots for couples in Ontario have just been revealed, so call your favorite person
Narcity may receive a small commission if you purchase anything from this article, which was…
Canadian cities have seen up to 90% of new real estate supply snapped up by investors
Canadian real estate is cornered by investors with excessively cheap credit. Residential real estate ownership…
/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/life/homes/2022/01/12/making-the-move-for-their-own-home-beyond-the-gta/_1_cover_tim_mandy.jpg)
Make the move for their own home beyond the GTA
After graduating from Queen’s University, Mandy Yazdan and Tim Liu scrambled for five years to…
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tgam/6UAQZXCIWJPZXPMFFYEZRSVNB4.JPG)
Letters to the Editor: January 10: “If not being able to buy alcohol and drugs doesn’t motivate people who resist vaccines to finally get the vaccine, then I don’t know what will.” . »Quebec expands use of vaccine passports, as well as other letters to the editor
A customer leaves an SAQ branch on Thursday, January 6 in Deux-Montagnes, Quebec. The Quebec…
OPP lay charges in Collingwood, Wasaga and Stayner drug trafficking investigation
Officers seized a loaded .45 caliber handgun, along with a large amount of fentanyl and…
Ontario Provincial Police respond to 3 alcohol-related collisions in 10 hours
Serious injuries reported following head-on collision on Highway 400 and Horseshoe Valley Road PRESS RELEASEONTARIO…
1,709 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka since Christmas Eve
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports 1,709 new cases of COVID-19 and one death…
The 10 Best Places to Retire in Canada
Retiring in Canada Canada offers an attractive retirement lifestyle. It is a safe country with…
Ontario Provincial Police arrest Wasaga driver after RIDE road test
Another driver was given a three-day suspension for drinking PRESS RELEASEONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE*************************Officers from three…
Discovery of unmarked graves The Canadian Press makes the news of the year
VICTORIA — The discovery of unmarked graves at a former boarding school in the interior…
Paramedic Toy Drive Collects 1,705 Toys, Over 2,130 Pounds of Food So Far
Donations, new unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations in Simcoe County…
Father and son arrested with unauthorized weapons and pills at Wasaga Beach
OPP say they seized more than $33,000 in cash along with 10 cell phones, an…
Southern Georgian Bay COVID-19 Assessment Centers will change operators starting December 9
COVID-19 testing clinics will continue to take place at drive-thru locations at Wasaga Beach RecPlex…
One Collingwood, two Wasaga Beach cases in today’s new list of COVID cases
Collingwood case in a youth under the age of 18 and is under investigation, while…
72 new cases of COVID in Simcoe-Muskoka today
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported 72 new cases of COVID-19 and zero deaths…
October Market Report: Region Breaks Annual Sales Records
South Georgian Bay real estate brings in over $ 2 billion for the first time…
July Real Estate Market Report: Average Selling Prices Rising
Sales slowed in southern Georgian Bay in July, but the market is still relatively strong,…
Simcoe County Paramedics Holiday Toy Kicks Off Successfully
PRESS RELEASESIMCOE COUNTY*************************MIDHURST – Simcoe County Paramedic Services kicked off the 19th Annual Toy Drive…
Ontario Provincial Police Help Drive Holiday Food Drive
PRESS RELEASEWEST HURONIA OPP ********************* On Saturday, November 27, 2021, between 10 a.m. and 4…
Library services remain at status quo in Simcoe County
The task force will continue to study efficiencies within the current library model, with another…
Driver Arrested After Wasaga Beach Collision
PRESS RELEASEPROVINCIAL ONTARIO POLICE*************************Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huronia West Detachment charged a…
Firefighters tackle house fire in Wasaga Beach
BARRIE, ONT. – Wasaga Beach fire crews spent several hours battling a large house fire…
Invasive species, climate change causing bird and fish kills in Wasaga
“These types of botulism-related death events could become more frequent as we move into the…
Invasive species, climate change causing bird and fish mortality in Wasaga: environmentalist
“These types of botulism-related death events could become more frequent as we move into the…
Ontario Provincial Police officers receive service awards
Ceremony recognizes years of dedicated service to the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Public…
Huronia West OPP Welcomes New Acting Detachment Commander
PRESS RELEASE OPP DETACHMENT FROM WEST HURONIA *************************WASAGA BEACH, SPRINGWATER & CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIPS, ON -…
Harold Ballard Jr.: descendant of a sports figure and a remarkable artist (5 photos)
Caught between a great heritage in the world of sport and an artistic career, he…
Wasaga blocks all comments on social media platforms: Mayor Bifolchi
The mayor said a “toxic little group” were using the town’s Facebook comments section “to…
City turns off social media comments to prevent spread of hate and misinformation
An Ontario city has said it will no longer allow comments on its social media…
Ontario city turns off comments on social media posts to prevent spread of “hate and lies”
Breadcrumb Links New Canada Wasaga Beach says it is making the switch because some people…
13 new cases of COVID in Simcoe-Muskoka on Tuesday
Collingwood resident remains hospitalized with COVID-19, and there is a new case in Wasaga Beach…
Drug and gun charges following search warrants in Wasaga Beach, Toronto
The OPP reported seizing cocaine, heroin and MDMA; Man from Essa Township, two residents of…
For the new store owner, this is a little piece of candy heaven (10 photos)
“I had the opportunity through a family member to go out on a larger scale…
LETTERS: Several residents express their frustration with the new bins
Several readers have sent in their comments on Simcoe County’s new garbage, recycling and organics…
History of the Acropolis of Athens and why it is still one of the greatest treasures in the world
A trip to the Athenian Acropolis is rewarding in more ways than one, especially once…
19 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka on Wednesday
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday.…
KED still has too many unanswered questions: Signoretti
Breadcrumb Links New Local News “We could literally vote tonight on building roads to nowhere”…
Five new cases of COVID in Simcoe County schools today
Wasaga Beach Worsley Elementary School is reporting an active COVID case today, although no classrooms…
The OPP K9 unit welcomes its very first manipulators
Orillia, Ont. – Three women make history as the first female K9 manipulators in the…
45 new cases of COVID, one death in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday
A new case in Collingwood and one in Wasaga Beach also included in today’s update…
19-year-old faces impaired driving charges in Wasaga Beach
Police say the man behind the wheel of the Audi was driving “well over” the…
Three accused in connection with break and enter at Wasaga Beach
Police say the trio, aged 17, 17 and 19, broke into a seaside business around…
Six stunt charges laid in Wasaga on Friday (update)
Officers towed 14 vehicles off area roads for various traffic violations and issued 87 violation…
Electric Bike Rider Faces Impairment Charges in Wasaga Beach
Police say they saw the 27-year-old commit a traffic violation on the night of September…
Week in History: 1948: Robert Mitchum busted at the reefer resort in LA
Breadcrumb Links Movies Local News Entertainment Actor Robert Mitchum has always had a reputation for…