The Collingwood Curling Club has been enjoying extensive growth over the past few years. Soon, the grand old building that was once an arena and an Armory, located on what was once Collingwood's Exhibition Park (once surrounded by a horse race track) will be expanded to keep up with demands for increased usage.

Not only does the Curling Club have a bright future, but it continues to give Collingwood residents a glimpse into the past. Town officials have learned that some of Collingwood's veterans had etched their names and their regiment or battalion on the face of the building's exterior bricks between 1917 and 1945. Currently, the bricks are exposed to the elements and are at risk of further deterioration.

It was recommended to council that the Leisure Services Department support and approve the removal of some of these historic treasures to become a part of a permanent exhibit. Mayor Chris Carrier was concerned of the ongoing safety and protection of the bricks from vandalism. Councilor Sandberg proposed that the bricks be removed immediately. Mayor Carrier read a motion that the bricks be preserved in a permanent exhibit with the location to be determined later. Approximately 130 bricks are slated for removal.