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Collingwood Hike for Hospice - Town of Collingwood
The Collingwood Hike for Hospice Palliative Care was held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and The Blue Mountains.
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3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament in Downtown Collingwood - Loblaws
Cool temperatures didn't bother the participants of the Loblaw 3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament in Downtown Collingwood on Saturday, April 28th.
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Simcoe County launches new Blue Grew campaign
Collingwood Mayor Sandra Cooper and Deputy Mayor Rick Lloyd were on hand at the official launch of the new Simcoe County Blue Grew campaign.
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April Snow Hits Collingwood
Collingwood residents woke up so blowing snow and slippery driving conditions as a late spring storm
hit the southern Georgian Bay region on Tuesday, April 24th
Story - Photos
Graffiti returns to Downtown Collingwood streets
Collingwood OPP have made an arrest in an ongoing effort to cut down on graffiti outbreaks throughout the town. A 17 year old has been arrested and charged with mischief after police had investigated 60 graffiti incidents. The Downtown BIA hopes to work with the Town of Collingwood to develop a long term solution.
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COLLINGWOOD MS WALK - 2012
2012 Collingwood MS Walk
The 2012 Collingwood MS Walk was held on Sunday, April 22nd, leaving the Collingwood Legion at 10:00 a.m. Participants had a choice of heaing out on either a 3km or 7km hike along Collingwood's trail system.
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New Colltrans Bus Put Into Service
A New CollTrans Bus Has Been Put Into Service - Story | Photo Slideshow
A downtown neighbourhood that not too long ago was home to abandon buildings in desperate need of repair is being brought back to life thanks to the work of a Collingwood couple who appear to be tireless in their efforts to restore the town's historic treasures.
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Collingwood continues to expand its new cultural district - Theatre Collingwood on the move
Think of the Chelsea Market in New York City or the Distillery District in Toronto and you can imagine the vision for an exciting cultural corridor which is evolving in the heart of downtown Collingwood.

Collus Executive Director Ed Houghton Assumes Role as
Acting CAO for the Town of Collingwood
Easter Egg Hunt - Downtown Collingwood and The Station
Downtown Collingwood and The Station - Great Easter Egg Hunt
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The Fraser Institute has released its annual ranking of Ontario schools.
The report is designed to help parents see how the schools in their city or town are doing academically.
Click Here To Find Out How Collingwood's Schools Ranked In The Report
The Money Sense Magazine List of Best Places to Live in Canada is out, and Collingwood cracked the top 100
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Collingwood council has unanimously endorsed the recommended scenario for the redevelopment of Central Park and authorized Town Staff to develop actions and timelines for all other recommendations as outlined in the Steering Committee final report to be presented within 6 months.
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Recent Stories

Record Warm Temperatures Welcomed Arrival of Spring
Record Warm Temperatures Welcome Arrival of Spring - Downtown Patios Opened Early
Ontario Winter Games
Collingwood Played Host To Ontario Winter Games
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Collingwood's employment picture got a little brighter on Friday, March 2, 2012, with the announcement
by Agnora Architectural Glass that it will launch a $7.4 million expansion to it's Collingwood operation.
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MZ Media Inc. is owned by Canadian broadcast icon Moses Znaimer. Well known broadcaster George H. Grant is the company President and CEO of MZ Media Inc.
 
Sparc Entrepreneur Challenge - 2011 First Place Winners - Shutgun
The first place winners of the 2011 SPARC Entrepreneur Challenge are still going strong one year later.
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Collingwood council has voted unanimously to move forward with site specific changes to the downtown heritage district plan and has amended two by-laws that will allow the Admiral Collingwood and Admiral Village developments move forward. Two former mayors make deputations to council regarding Admiral Collingwood Place. Read More
 
Rally Organizers pleased with turnout to support Admiral Collingwood development
Rally Organizers Don Paul, Dunc Hawkins and Brian Hickey were very pleased with the turnout of Collingwood residents at the Collingwood Legion on Sunday, January 29th.
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George Czerny - The Shipyards - A Salute to Side Launching
George Czerny Celebrates History of Shipbuilding in Two New Books
Video Report
Council Receives Presentation from Admiral Collingwood Place Developer Steve Assaff
Developer Steve Assaff has unveiled his plan for the much anticipated Admiral Collingwood Place
Wordstock Collingwood 2011
Dr. Brian Goldman, Sean Cullen and Terry O'Reilly attend Collingwood Wordstock 2011
Brown-Forman Canada launches new Collingwood Canadian Whiskey
Brown-Forman Canada Launches "Collingwood Canadian Whiskey"
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  Collingwood Art, Jazz and Blues Festival 2011
Members and friends of the Georgian Bay Association for Creative Arts displayed their work at the annual Collingwood Art, Jazz and Blues Festival.
Video Report - Story
Wakestock - Collingwood - 2011
Wakestock, the world's premiere professional wakeboarding/wakeskating event, will return in 2012.
Wakestock is a part of the WWA World Series of Wakeboarding.
View Photo Gallery from 2011 - Full Story

Collingwood Elvis Festival Will Return In 2012
  The 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival welcomed Jennifer Valentyne from City TV's Breakfast Television
The 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival is underway in Collingwood, Ontario

Chilean Miner, Edison Pena, enjoyed his first visit to Collingwood. He was interviewed on City TV's Breakfast Television. Tribute Artist Gino Monopoli is a crowd favourite and a past champion from 2003.
Welcome to the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival

Past Champions Pete Paquette (above) and Robin Kelly (far right) were back to entertain in 2011. Yes, that really is City TV's Jennifer Valentyne from Breakfast Television, thank you very much!

ALL ELVIS ... ALL WEEKEND!
Remembering the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival

Click here to view photos from the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival
Festival Competition Results

Click here to view photos of the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival Classic Car Parade

Rescued Chilean Miner, Edison Pena, performed at the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival
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Photo Gallery - View Photos from the 2010 Collingwood Elvis Festival

Photo Gallery - View Photos from the 2010 Tribute Artist Classic Car Parade

Video Report - Meet Some Returning Past Champions

Video Report - England's Kirk Kreole Attends Collingwood Festival For The First Time,
Joining Returning Past Champions In Impressive 2010 Lineup

Visit the Collingwood Elvis Festival web site - www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com

All Rails Lead to Collingwood - Museum Celebrates Collingwood's Railway History
Museum Celebrates Collingwood's Railway History - All Rails Lead To Collingwood
Video Report - Full Story

Around Town
 
Collingwood Terry Fox Run 2010 Wordstock Collingwood - 2010 Grand Re-opening of The Tremont Peak To Shore Music and Art Festival 2010
       
Wakestock Collingwood 2010 Chilean Miner Edison Pena and Breakfast Television's Jennifer Valentyne attended the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festivall Returning Champion Robin Kelly of Edmonton, Alberta entertained the fans at the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival CKCB 1400 in the 1970's
 

NEWS HEADLINES
from the Town of Collingwood
Collingwood's February Family Jam featured fun and activities for everyone on Family Day - Read More
 
Collingwood's Honour Walls Are Deteriorating - Town Asked To Help In Restoration Effort
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Order of Collingwood and Companion to the Order of Collingwood presentations were made at the
Mayor's Levee on Sunday, January 8th.
Video Report - Photo Slideshow
 
Right on cue, much colder temperatures moved into the region to welcome the
Collingwood Downtown Ice Sculpture Festival.
Story - Photo Slideshow
 
Early Evening Santa Claus Parade Attracted a Huge Crowd to Downtown Collingwood
Photo Gallery
 
Living Windows
Downtown Merchant Windows Came To Life To Celebrate The Launch of the Holiday Season
 
A large crowd gathered at the Collingwood Cenotaph on Friday, November 11, 2011, to honour our veterans.
Jasmine Sheffield was the 2011 Silver Cross Mother.
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Montreal Canadiens Coach Jacques Martin said his team was ready to start the new season after spending the final 3 days of training camp working out in Collingwood's Eddie Bush Memorial Arena
Video Report - Photos From Day 3

The Montreal Canadiens prepared for the start of a new NHL season by holding a mini-camp in Collingwood
Photo Slideshow

Mayor Sandra Cooper and Simcoe County Warden Cal Patterson Welcomed Canadiens Head Coach Jacques Martin
With Special Presentations
 
Collingwood CIBC Run for the Cure Takes Aim at Hitting One Million Dollar Mark in Funds Raised
Story - Photo Gallery
 
Collingwood Utility Services and the Town of Collingwood - Municipal Works Day
Story - Photo Slideshow
 
A bright, sunny late-summer day greeted participants of the 2011 Collingwood Terry Fox Run
Photo Gallery - Story
 
Mayor Sandra Cooper, Members of Council and Fram Group Representatives Participate in Greenspace and Amphitheatre Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, September 17, 2011.
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Tall Ships visit Collingwood Harbour | Collingwood Art on the Street throughout Downtown Collingwood

The Pathfinder and Playfair said so long to Collingwood harbour early in the morning on Sunday, August 7th
Photos - Story

 
Last Train To Collingwood - End of the Line for Barrie Collingwood Railway
Video Report
 
Model Ship Builder Don Near, Retired Businessman Jim Trott and Artist Keith Kueneman Celebrate The Return Of Hull 172 BLACK BAY to Collingwood Harbour
Video Report
 
New Downtown Heritage and Downtown Business District Entrance Signs Now In Place
 
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson Says Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Expansion
Must Be A Priority
Story - Video
 
Collingwood Central Park Multi-use Centre Price Tag - $34 Million
Council Receives Report from Consulting Architect
 
The Collingwood Collegiate Institute Junior Fighting Owls Football Team has captured the GBSSA Championship
 
Boating Season Ends - Lift-Out 2011 in Collingwood Harbour
 
Chamber of Commerce Business Fair & Trade Show
 
Georgian College Collingwood Campus Now Open
 
Brown-Forman Canada Launches "Collingwood Canadian Whiskey"
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Hundreds of bikers participated in the 4th annual Riders with a Message on Sunday, July 31st
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Rescued Chilean Miner, Edison Pena attends 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival
 
Opposition To Proposed Wind Farm Close To Regional Airport Heats Up
 
Collingwood Celebrates Canada Day with a Three Day Party
Story - Photo Slideshow
 
The View From The Top - Explore The New Shipyard Waterfront Trails - Photo Slideshow
 
Winds of Change Continue To Blow Along First Street
 
Collingwood United Invitational 2011 Tournament saw 2,300 athletes
on 144 teams visit Collingwood
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Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Annual Studio Tour
 
Radio Pioneer Pete Griffin Passes Away
Remembering Pete 'n' Geets on the radio - Full Story
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June is Recreation and Parks Month in Collingwood
 
Collingwood Downtown Farmers' Market Plans To Be Better Than Ever In 2011
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Collingwood Downtown Patios Packed On Long Weekend
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Collingwood Resident Purchases Former Barber Glass Plant
Richard Wilson says he hopes to see the plant in operation within two months
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Delayed Spring Lift-in Finally Takes Place At Collingwood Yacht Club
 
Wordstock Literary Festival Will Return In September
 
Collingwood Colours Celebrates The Artistic Talents of CCI Students
Georgian Frame Gallery - May 6th and 7th
Video Report
 
Conservative Dr. Kellie Leitch Cruises To Victory In Simcoe-Grey
 
"Success in the new Reality" was the slogan of the OWWA/OMWA (Ontario Water Works Association/Ontario Municipal Water Association) Joint Annual Conference co-hosted by the Town of the Blue Mountains and the Town of Collingwood.
Collingwood becomes the newest Blue W Community
 
Tremont project awarded the best of its field in the Building Rehabilitation and Conservation category at the National BIA conference
 
Hike for Hospice Georgian Triangle - Sunday, May 1st
 
Collingwood Economic Development Hosts Two Day Job Fair
 
Downtown Management Committee for the downtown revitalization initiative receive National Award for Social Issues at the OBIAA (Ontario Business Improvement Area Association) Conference in recognition of the Great Graffiti Paint Out
 
Spring Snow Greets Participants of 2011 MS Walk - Photo Slideshow
 
The 2011 Great Easter Egg Hunt at The Station
 
Council Passes 2011 Budget - Comments From Deputy Mayor Rick Lloyd - Video Report
 
Outstanding Spring Ski and Boarding Conditions Welcome Arrival of April
 
Central Park Development Concept Proposes Partnership Between Town and YMCA To
Create Multi-use Facility
 
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson says the waiting list for dialysis in Collingwood is at a "crisis level"
and has asked the Minister of Health to clear the backlog right away.
 
$4.7Million Renovation Project Underway At General & Marine Hospital
 
Magic of Children in the Arts Exhibition A Huge Hit At Collingwood Public Library
 
In a Unanimous Vote, Council Solves Patio Issue By Revising Bylaw
 
SPARC Entrepreneur Challenge Announces Winners
 
John Nichols celebrates his 40th anniversay on-the-air at CKCB/95.1 The Peak in Collingwood
Story - Video Report
 
Wakestock Will Return to Collingwood's Waterfront in 2011
 
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson says the waiting list for dialysis in Collingwood is at a "crisis level"
and has asked the Minister of Health to clear the backlog right away.
 
Mother Nature Created A Spectacular Ice Snow At Millennium Park - Video Slideshow
 
Collingwood To Host 2012 Ontario Winter Games
 
Poplar Sideroad/High Street Roundabout Likely To Move Forward
 
Council Agrees To Execute Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Former Library Property to Charis Developments
 
The Magic of Children in the Arts Art Competition and Awards Show Is Back For 2011
 
Fire Destroys Third Street Apartment Building - Rooming House
 
Mayor Cooper Says Positive Steps Are Underway To Move Forward With Admiral Collingwood Development
 
The Great Patio Debate May Finally Be Put To Rest Early In 2011 - Audio Report
 
Collingwood Fire Department Moves Quickly To Extinguish Third Street Fire
 
Mayor Sandra Cooper and Collingwood Council Welcomed Guests To The New Year's Levee and Order of Collingwood Presentations
 
Cal Patterson Acclaimed As Simcoe County Warden
 
Santa Claus Parade - Photo Slideshow

Collingwood's Historic Downtown has turned on the lights for the Holidays!
Photo Slideshow

Living Christmas Windows - Fleetwood Dancentre Dancers - Photo Slideshow
 
The broadcast team from 104.1 The Dock collected non-perishable food items for the Collingwood Salvation Army on Tuesday, December 7th.
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2nd Blast of Severe Winter Weather Slams Into Collingwood - Photos
 
Collingwood Residents Dig Out From Winter's First Blast - Story and Photos
 
The Optimists committed $25,000 to the Collingwood Public Library to enhance services for teens
 
Wifi Issue Back At Council Table - More Than Just A Library Issue
 
We Will Remember Them
Remembrance Day Ceremony - Collingwood Cenotaph - View Photo Slideshow
 
Collingwood High School Students, The Collingwood OPP, Crime Stoppers and town staff participated in the Downtown Revitalization Project's Great Graffiti Paint Out on Friday, October 22nd.
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The Apple Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving Weekend attracted large crowds to Downtown Collingwood
Photo Slideshow
 
Black Harvest Haunted the Downtown Streets - Photo Slideshow
 
The Town of Collingwood had reached an agreement to acquire close to 190 acres of a 212 acre parcel of land in the town's west end known as the Silver Creek Wetlands
 
Town of Collingwood To Clean Up Downtown Graffiti - Turn A Negative Into A Positive
 
Town of Collingwood To Host National Mural Symposium
 
Local Author Preserves Collingwood’s Oral History
With Donation To Library
 
A very large turnout participated in the 2010 CIBC Run for the Cure in Collingwood.
Story - Photo Slideshow
 
The Directors of the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame are pleased to announce the bi-annual
COLLINGWOOD SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONIES will take place this Fall
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Town of Collingwood Wins AMO Federal Gas Tax Project Award for Collingwood Public Library and Municipal Offices Building for demonstrating long term planning for environmental and community sustainability.
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Recent News Stories from Collingwood
 
Collingwood Dragon Boat and Canoe Club Regatta
Photo Slideshow
 
Celebrating Canada Day 2010 In Collingwood's Revitalized Downtown District
Photo Slideshow
 
An official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Waterfront Promenade Park Dedication was held
at The Shipyards on Friday, June 25th, 2010.
Photo Slideshow - Video Report
 
Over 1,000 Shriner's Visited Collingwood For Their Spring Ceremonial Weekend
Story - Photo Slideshow From The Parade
 
Georgian College Breaks Ground For New Collingwood Campus - View Photo Slideshow
Video Report From Groundbreaking Ceremony
 
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opens New Collingwood Public Library
View Photo Slideshow
 
New Library Opens
In Downtown Collingwood
View Photo Slideshow | Video Report
 
Council Votes 5-4 To Pass Bylaw To Move Hurontario Street Patios To Curbside Location
 
Meet the 2010 Summer Company Students
 
Plans Finalized For Wordstock Festival In September
 
2010 Collingwood Elvis Festival To Be The Biggest Ever
Video Report Looks Back At Last Year's Party
 
Popular Downtown Collingwood Farmers' Market Returns For A New Season
 
New Wellness Centre Construction Off Again - Council Votes To Delay Project
 

Helena Guergis Has Her Say On CBC Television
Simcoe Grey MP Helena Guergis has broken her silence since being dismissed from the Conservative caucus. In an exclusive interview with the CBC's Peter Mansbridge, Guergis said that she still doesn't know anything about the "serious allegations" that triggered her dismissal. Read the CBC story and watch the video interview with Peter Mansbridge of the CBC's National.
 
The Collingwood region was hit by a strong May storm that brought high winds, rain and snow
 
Collingwood To Apply To Host 2012 Ontario Winter Games
 
Upgrades On The Way For Banged Up Legion Ball Diamond
 
Helena Guergis Breaks Her Silence - View CBC National Peter Mansbridge Interview
 
Large Turnout For 2010 Collingwood MS Walk - Story and Photo Gallery
 
Margot Nicholson, owner of the Georgian Frame Gallery in Downtown Collingwood, hosted "Collingwood Colours" featuring works of art from Collingwood Collegiate art students. Money raised from sales went directly back to CCI. Read More
 
Council Voted - Twice - Downtown Patios To Move To Curbside Location
 
The 28th Annual Docs on Ice Charity Hockey Tournament supports the G&M Hospital Foundation
 
Georgian College will receive an investment of $4million for a new Collingwood Campus
through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
 
Collingwood Downtown hosted "The Great Easter Egg Hunt" on Saturday, April 3rd. Children were invited to
search for coloured eggs at The Station and in the windows of downtown stores.
View Slideshow
 
Last Run On Snow - First Ski On The River - All In The Same Day
 
Downtown Construction Begins - Blocks 1 and 3 Closed
 
School Overcrowding Causes A Shift In Boundaries
 
Moving Day At Former Library - New Library To Open On April 6th
 
Construction Begins On New Soccer Field At Pretty River Academy
 
YMCA Fund Raising Drive Receives Large Donation From Canadian Mist
 
Road Construction Set To Begin
First Street and Hurontario Street To Be Completed By July
 
Provincial Funding For Downtown Collingwood Market-based Strategy Development
 
New Lighting In Downtown Collingwood Promotes Safety - Video Report
 
Collingwood Elvis Festival Receives Unanimous Endoresement for 2010 From Collingwood Council
 
Restoration work continues on the former Tremont Hotel building
 
Structural Improvements Are Now Underway To Restore Federal Building
 
Old Connaught School, known Locally as The Contact Centre Receives Heritage Designation
 
 
 
 
 

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