🎉 Join us for the Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade! 🎄
📍 Route: Starts on Dunkerron Ave. & ends at the RecPlex (1724 Mosley St.)
Don’t miss the festive tree lighting ceremony at the Oakview Woods Gazebo right after the parade! ✨
My Blues cap is on as well as my coveted #8 Hudon jersey. Dylan Hudon was our amazing, all star captain for several years and successfully led the Blues to the Canadian national Jr. A championship last season. He’s at the University of Guelph now and we miss him dearly.
Lots of new players this year. They’re working hard, led by our Captain, Marcus Loughheed!
As I enter the hallowed hallway of Eddie Bush arena, the atmosphere is electrifying! Volunteers abound, selling 50/50 tickets, raffle target pucks and Blues merchandise.
I ‘waft’ in (à la Fred Flintstone), on the heady aroma of arena popcorn. It is always great to see the smiling faces of local fans, eagerly anticipating another win.
Excited kids are everywhere! I grab a Collingwood Brewery beer and head behind the Blues bench (always a ‘Go Blues Go’ fist prop to Casey, Rob, and Big John en route).
Just in time for O Canada. Our polytonal fan chorus isn’t professional sounding but very enthusiastic. Finally, the puck drops at centre ice.
The boys are looking great; Speed, puck handling, and GRIT! Hooray, another victory! Way to go boys!
We are SO PROUD of this successful organization! SO PROUD to be part of Collingwood. SO PROUD to be at THE GOOD OLD HOCKEY GAME, with the Mike Jackson Collingwood Blues at Eddie Bush Arena.
See YOU at the game! 
Midhurst/November 21, 2024 – On November 13th, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off their 22nd annual Food and Toy Drive. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, 510 toys, 112 lbs of food, and $1,133.65 in monetary and gift card donations have already been received.
Virtual donations, as well as new, unwrapped toys and food can be donated at various locations across Simcoe County until December 20, 2024. For more information, please visit simcoe.ca/toydrive.
This coming week, volunteers will be collecting donations at:
To find donation locations in your community, please visit simcoe.ca/toydrive. Thank you for your continued support in making this holiday season brighter for those in need across our community.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
(MIDLAND, ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police kicked off the annual Festive R.I.D.E. program along with all other detachments and police services across Ontario today which runs on into January 2025.
Officers remind drivers in North Simcoe that robust mandatory alcohol screening laws, vigilant citizens and dedicated officers on patrol observing for possible impaired drivers and conducting R.I.D.E. checks they’ll have plenty to worry about if they choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs over the holiday season.
Fact is that in the interest of road safety, detachment officers conduct the R.I.D.E. program all year round on detachment patrolled roadways, trails and waterways but at this time of year with more seasonal social events, they will be even more prominent.
So far his week alone, officers have conducted the R.I.D.E. program at eleven separate locations stopped over 102 vehicles checking their drivers for signs of impairment.
On November 18, 2024 officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Brunelle Side Road, Penetanguishene and stopped a vehicle at 10:54 p.m. and spoke with the driver and employing Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) for all drivers entering the program location and using the Roadside Screening Device (RSD) the driver failed the RSD test and further investigation at detachment resulted in the vehicle driver, Meghan BROPHY 36 years of Toronto being charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 19, 2024. A mandatory 90 day drivers licence suspension was imposed, the involved vehicle was towed and is the subject of a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Although the OPP runs its annual Festive RIDE campaign during the holiday season, RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.
Thursday, December 19 @ 7:30 pm Reg: $35 & VIP: $50
Tickets CLICK HERE
Celebrate Winter Solstice with Yeh’s 11- piece, all female orchestra and Spirit Awakens band as they take you on a musical journey through the ages.
VIP ticket holders will be treated to a pre-show meet and greet and discussion with Victoria Yeh.
See more with artist bios, videos and more about the show here victoriayeh.com/timeless
Proudly presented by Meaford Hall. Tickets CLICK HERE
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
(Oakville, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) kicked-off the Provincial Festive R.I.D.E. campaign today, which will be implemented by police services across Ontario during the holiday season. The annual campaign promotes traffic enforcement and raises awareness about the many dangers associated with alcohol- and drug-impaired driving.
The event in Oakville included police services and campaign supporters dedicated to promoting safe driving throughout Ontario this holiday season.
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs continues to be the leading contributing factor in serious road collisions in Canada. Police services and their community partners are urging drivers not to drive if they have consumed drugs or alcohol that might impair their ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Quick facts:
R.I.D.E. programs remain an important part of road safety as they are a visible reminder to motorists to not drive impaired. All young drivers, novice drivers and commercial drivers are required by law to have zero presence of alcohol and/or drugs in their system while driving.
Road safety is a collective responsibility. As such, we encourage community members to commit to:
· Planning and arranging for a designated driver or public transportation
· Offering a sober ride to a friend who has been drinking or consuming drugs
· Calling 9-1-1 to report suspected impaired drivers
· Enjoying responsibly
Quotes:
“The OACP and police services across our province are united in their determination to keep our roads and highways safe throughout the year, including during special times of the year like the holiday season. Our message is simple: we want everyone to enjoy the season safely. Impaired driving is never okay.”
· Roger Wilkie, Deputy Chief of Police, Halton Regional Police Service & OACP President
“Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely and celebrate the holidays with their loved ones. That is why our government continues to crack down on those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Earlier this year, our government introduced the Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024. If passed, the legislation would introduce a lifetime licence suspension for anyone convicted of impaired driving causing death and establish a time-limited zero-tolerance condition for all convicted impaired drivers. There is no excuse for alcohol- or drug-impaired driving under any circumstances.”
· Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation
“We all have a role to play in keeping people safe on Ontario’s roads. As you gather with family, friends and colleagues over the holidays, please devise a plan that ensures no one in your presence gets behind the wheel if they have consumed alcohol or taken drugs. Your actions, combined with robust impaired driving enforcement on the part of the OPP and its valued policing partners, can go a long way towards saving lives”.
· Thomas Carrique, Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner
Collingwood, ON [21 November 2024] – On Monday, November 18, Council approved the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law 2024-078 to implement Phase 2 of the Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Licensing Service. While the By-law has been enacted and passed, it will not come into full force and effect until January 6, 2025.
The STA Licensing Service was developed to better manage the growing presence of short-term accommodation in our community. This initiative seeks to balance the needs of the community, reduce impacts on long-term housing, and address key concerns such as noise, parking, and safety.
Phase 2 will expand the types of short-term accommodation permitted in Collingwood by introducing two new licence classes:
The application process for Phase 2 is scheduled to open on January 6, 2025. Please note, this launch date may be delayed if appeals are filed during the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal period. Should there be any changes to the launch date, updated will be communicated on the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Service webpage.
Visit the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Service webpage for up-to-date information: https://www.collingwood.ca/stalicensing.
For background on the development of the Licensing Service, visit Engage Collingwood’s Short-Term Accommodation Review project page: engage.collingwood.ca/short-term-accommodations.
For questions about the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Service, please contact the By-law Services Division at [email protected] or 705-445-1030.
Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic.
View the trailer at: https://youtu.be/WhOgnzuYkLM?si=jYwB8XRnAOX74BoM
Purchase tickets in advance through www.btc.watershedtrust.ca.
Adults $15 Students $8.
(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance regarding an armed robbery that occurred in the town of Wasaga Beach.
On November 14, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a male youth reported being the victim of an armed robbery by two unknown suspects on Mosley Street near 36th Street North, in Wasaga Beach. The two suspects approached the victim and used bear mace on the victim to take the bicycle the victim was using.
The suspects are described as:
Description Suspect #1: Caucasian, late teens to early 20’s, blonde hair, tall and skinny, wearing a red jacket or sweater with fur on the hood, with a baseball cap.
Description Suspect #2: Caucasian, late teens to early 20’s, wearing a dark/black jacket/sweater.
The investigation is ongoing. Officers are seeking the publics assistance in identifying the unknown suspect. Anyone who may have witnessed this or has video surveillance/dash cam footage is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
If you’d like to submit information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.p3tips.com.
For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
