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Creative Collingwood Symposium: Nurturing a Supportive Arts Ecosystem – November 13

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Creative Collingwood Symposium: Nurturing a Supportive Arts Ecosystem – November 13

Collingwood, ON [ 04 November 2025] – Join us on Thursday, November 13 for the 2025 Creative Collingwood Symposium: Nurturing Supportive Arts Ecosystem, an in-person event that brings together the vibrant, talented and diverse arts community in our region and beyond.

In collaboration with the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Collingwood BIA, the Town of Collingwood will host guest speakers Andrea Battersby and Geoff Doner, creators of Toronto collective Bureau of Power and Light who will walk us through the importance of building meaningful connections among artists and creatives by exploring the transformative power of community, collaboration, and cross-sectoral support.

This year’s symposium will:

  • Highlight the role of community and peer support in sustaining artistic practice
  • Showcase models of collaborative creation that strengthens the interconnection between art and community
  • Explore platforms and initiatives that empower artists through shared resources, mentorship, and visibility
  • Encourage open dialogue on building inclusive, resilient networks that celebrate diversity

Through interactive discussion and shared experiences, participants will leave with actionable strategies to cultivate a thriving, supportive arts ecosystem in their own communities.

Event Details:

  • Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Men with Knives, Larder – 10 Ronell Crescent, Collingwood, ON
  • Tickets: $20, available at: https://ticketscene.ca/events/57120/

A tasty light boxed meal and non-alcoholic beverage are included with your ticket purchase.

Speaker Bios

Andrea Battersby is a multidisciplinary artist Andrea Battersby whose work examines displacement and the role of privilege in fostering equity and empathy. Her immersive installations span theatrical vignettes, mobiles, large-scale drawings, sculptural paper forms, and soundscapes. Her visual designs—album covers and music videos—blend vintage/futuristic aesthetics using modest materials to evoke layered emotional narratives.

Geoff Donner is a classically trained musician, performer, producer, graphic designer, and dedicated community builder. With over two decades of experience behind the scenes, he has served as an art director, crew lead, and set construction supervisor across television, theatre, corporate events, large-scale live productions, and live-to-air broadcasts.

The event location is wheelchair accessible with accessible washroom.

Before Bed & Morning—2 Habits That Will Change Your Life – Shi Heng Yi REAL INTERVIEWS

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Before Bed & Morning—2 Habits That Will Change Your Life – Shi Heng Yi REAL INTERVIEWS

Before Sleep, Do This!, Before Bed & Morning – 2 Habits That Will Change Your Life

WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE:    • Shaolin Monk’s Routine For Self-Mastery: S…  

Special Thanks to Dr Rangan Chatterjee AND Master Shi Heng Yi FOR THIS INTERVIEW subscribe to Dr Rangan Chatterjee channel:    / @drchatterjeerangan  

Shi Heng Yi is the former headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe 歐洲少林寺 located in Germany and belongs to the 35th Generation of Shaolin.

For the full training experience, please have a look at the latest project of the Shaolin Temple Europe: ➡ https://shaolin.onlinehttps://www.shihengyi.online/

More insights and free Training instructions of Shifu Shi Heng Yi can be found on:

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➡ Facebook: / shihengyi.online

➡ YouTube: / shihengyionline

The Beatles and Beyond – Legends and Live Art | Meaford Hall

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The Beatles and Beyond – Legends and Live Art | Meaford Hall

The Beatles and Beyond

Legends and Live Art

Wed. November 19 | 7:30 pm. Purchase Tickets – CLICK HERE
Reg $60, VIP $65
VIDEO: Beatles n Beyond 2025-Paul Murray

They’re not tribute players, but elite independent world-class musicians.

This powerhouse ensemble – brought together for only 5 shows; some once hailed as child prodigies, now celebrated as worldwide legends. As timeless hits fill the air, international artist Paul Murray, elevated on a 20ft wall paints the Fab Four and other iconic stars in minutes, using wild antics like spinning canvases or painting blindfolded. This rare collaboration of elite musicians and internationally acclaimed performance artist don’t just perform – they ignite the stage with once-in-a-lifetime artistry that leaves audiences breathless, inspired, and forever changed. The original live art is auctioned by text during the show, with partial proceeds supporting area arts and music charities. VIP seats offer a free poster and the best view and exclusive insight into each masterpiece as it comes to life.

Bringing back the memories, the magic, and the music of rock’s greatest era with the sounds of Clapton, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Joplin, Elvis, Gordon Lightfoot, Ray Charles, The Beatles, and more. Feel the electricity created by globally awarded musicians and Hall of Famers in this all-new, jaw-dropping show. They’ve earned their place on some of the world’s most prestigious stages-
from The Queen’s Hall in the UK to Carnegie Hall, from Letterman to Leno, The GRAMMYs to the JUNO Awards, and the Grand Ole Opry.

These outstanding virtuosos have been featured on stage and in studio with icons like Chet Atkins, Ringo Starr, Tommy Emmanuel, Shania Twain, Gordon Lightfoot, Eric Clapton, and others. Dubbed The Magnificent 7, this powerhouse ensemble is celebrated by critics and admired by the very artists who shaped music and art history.

Discover more: www.PaulMurray.com

ZACH HYMAN OJHL PROSPECTS SERIES PRE-GAME NOTES

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ZACH HYMAN OJHL PROSPECTS SERIES PRE-GAME NOTES

Game 1 East Red vs East Grey Trenton, ON 7:30 pm November 4, 2025, Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Junior Hockey League’s (OJHL) inaugural Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series begins tonight – Tuesday, Nov. 4 – in Trenton, ON.  

Two of the three East Conference teams – Red and Grey – will meet in Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Trenton’s Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens. Tickets for all six round-robin games in the series are $13. Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. 

Click on the link to buy tickets for Game 1:  Game 1 tickets

All games will be streamed live on FloHockey via FloHockey

The Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series will shine the spotlight on the top 2008- and 2009-born players from across the 24-team league.  High quality skills with a high level of competition is what we can expect every game in the Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series.  The event will showcase the OJHL Top Prospects and the level of their development for the next step in their careers.

Former NHLer Derek Smith is looking forward to coaching Team Red tonight.  “This is an amazing opportunity for the young prospects selected to showcase themselves to major junior teams,” said Smith, the General Manager and Head Coach of the host Trenton Golden Hawks. “I expect a high level of compete and energy from both teams. Our league is fortunate to have an abundance of elite talent with our younger players, and I am fortunate to have a front-row seat during the prospects challenge.”

Players to watch in Game 1 include:

  • Royden Smith, 16, a goaltender with the Wellington Dukes. OHL fifth-round pick to Kingston in the 2025 OHL U16 Priority Selection.
  • Lucas Demiglio of the Stouffville Spirit. The undrafted forward signed an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with the Brampton Steelheads on Oct. 15.
  • Caiden Clair of the St. Michael’s Buzzers and Stouffville’s Elijah Chavez who are tied for fifth in rookie scoring in the OJHL with 18 points each. Chavez, 17, is an OHL PeterboroughPetes pick while Clair, 16, was selected by the Saginaw Spirit.

A preliminary list of potential participating prospects included more than 90 players who have been drafted by Ontario Hockey League (OHL) teams and players with NCAA Division I commitments, underscoring the depth of talent taking part in the Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series.

Game 2 will take place in Cobourg ON on Nov. 11 at 12:30 pm when East Yellow takes on East Red.  

The Prospects Series features six teams competing in a round-robin format followed by a championship game. Selected players will play on three teams representing OJHL East and three teams representing OJHL West. Following the round-robin, the top two teams will advance to the championship game at the TD Civic Centre, hosted by the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs.

About the OJHL – “League of Choice”

The Ontario Junior Hockey League is the largest Junior ‘A’ league operating under the auspices of the Canadian Junior Hockey League with 24 member clubs. A proud member of the CJHL and Ontario Hockey Association, the OJHL was originally named the Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League and it was formed out of the Central Junior ‘B’ Hockey League in 1993-94. With a long and storied history of developing players for the next level, including U SPORTS, the NCAA, CHL, minor pro ranks and the NHL, the OJHL had more than 135 commitments in 2024-25, including 54 to NCAA Division 1 and 29 to the Ontario Hockey League. In addition, the OJHL had 39 OHL Affiliate Players who played 152 OHL games.  Thirty OJHL alumni are playing in the NHL this season.

For more information on the Ontario Junior Hockey League, please visit www.ojhl.ca

Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band

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Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band

Friday, November 14

7:30 pm | $39. Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE

VIDEO: Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band 2025

Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band is the region’s BEST Taylor Swift tribute band.

Long Live is the brainchild of singer-songwriter/actress Noelle Hannibal, who has been a Swiftie since 2006. After realizing Montreal was losing out on Swift’s The Eras Tour, Hannibal formed the band to join Montreal, East Coast and Canadian Swifties together for a fun night of music, friendship bracelet trading and dressing up… all the things we would have gotten to do if the tour stopped in our cities or if we had won the great war with Ticketmaster and secured tickets. Long Live made their official debut with a sold out show at the Hudson Village Theatre in January.

Featuring Noelle Hannibal (vocals, guitar) Ian Baird (keys, backing vocals), Lewis Orenstein (bass), Robert Flis (guitar) and Gopal D (drums).

Start preparing your outfits and making your friendship bracelets! We can’t wait to see you!

Presented by Beaches Jazz Festival

Town Reaffirms Commitment to Tree Replacement Strategy As Infrastructure Project Moves Forward

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Town Reaffirms Commitment to Tree Replacement Strategy As Infrastructure Project Moves Forward

Collingwood, ON [04 November 2025] – The Town recognizes the vital role trees play in the health and character of the community. Trees enhance neighbourhood beauty, provide shade, improve air quality, and contribute to overall well-being. The Town has heard residents’ concerns about the trees affected by the upcoming Sixth Street and Hurontario Street Infrastructure Project and wishes to reassure the community that protecting and enhancing the urban forest remains a key priority. A comprehensive plan is in place to replace and expand tree coverage as part of this project and into the future.

“We’ve heard our community’s strong commitment to protecting and expanding our tree canopy,” says Mayor Hamlin. “This project is an opportunity not just to renew essential infrastructure, but to reinvest in a greener, healthier, and more beautiful town for generations to come.”

On Monday evening, the Director of Infrastructure, Mohammed Alkoka, provided Council with an update on this significant project, which will replace aging underground infrastructure and improve water supply and pressure to the Town’s west side. The project will also include upgrades such as new sidewalks, curbs, and cycle tracks to improve active transportation, safety and accessibility for everyone.

Unfortunately, to complete this essential work, 40 trees along the corridor will need to be removed. Some of these trees are already in poor condition, but we know the loss of any tree can feel significant.

To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to a greener and healthier community, the Town will be replacing trees at a 3-to-1 ratio, meaning 120 new trees will be planted once the project is complete.

“We know how much people value the trees in this area, and we do too,” says Director Alkoka. “We’ve taken great care to plan for the long term and ensure that this project leaves behind a stronger, more resilient tree canopy.”


What’s Being Done to Protect and Restore Trees

  • Three new trees for every one removed: A total of 120 new trees will be planted, demonstrating our commitment to environmental sustainability.
     
  • Healthy and sustainable plantings: New trees will be 50mm in diameter, the size with the highest survival rate. These will come with a three-year warranty to ensure they thrive.
     
  • Thoughtful timing: Tree removals are planned for early 2026, outside of bird nesting season, and new trees will be planted in spring 2028 at the end of construction.
     
  • Creative replanting options: Forty (40) trees will be planted along the project area, while the remaining eighty (80) will be offered to nearby property owners or planted on adjacent streets and parks such as Fifth Street, Seventh Street, Walnut Street Park, and Kinsmen Park.

The Town has also applied for funding through the Growing Canada’s Community Canopy program to help support this critical replanting initiative.

For more details on the project and updates as it progresses, please visit the project page at: engage.collingwood.ca/sixth-street-reconstruction.

Largest modular building to date arrives in Barrie

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Largest modular building to date arrives in Barrie

40-bed facility brought to community will add to local capacity in coming weeks

Midhurst/November 4, 2024 – Late yesterday afternoon, a convoy of trucks rolled into Barrie carrying the County of Simcoe’s latest modular purchase to date, a 40-bed facility that will ease system and capacity pressures locally for those living unsheltered in the community.

This facility will form part of the Campus of Care, announced by Barrie Cares and the County of Simcoe in October. The modular building will immediately be utilized to support the County of Simcoe’s winter response strategy; providing a 24/7 40 bed program for those currently living unsheltered. This supportive bridge housing program will also provide 24/7 on-site supports and services for unsheltered individuals to secure sustainable and permanent housing outcomes. 

This facility is expected to open in the coming weeks after installation has been completed.

Supporting vulnerable individuals in our community

The County’s 10-Point Homelessness Prevention Strategy is a strong, data-driven strategy created to help the most vulnerable in our communities through initiatives that have been proven effective in other regions and across the communities we serve. It makes affordable housing even more attainable by increasing supply, creating “deep rent subsidies”, increasing eviction prevention services, and improving available shelter. It commits the County to find new opportunities, enhance community shelter services, and improve safety throughout the community.

The goals identified in the plan use proven methods that create a safer community for all, with the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness at the forefront. They take a collaborative approach to build up communities, understanding the important relationship that is established when working together with all levels of government, service providers, the business community, and residents from all walks of life.​

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.

To See Someone’s True Character, Pay Attention to Just 2 Things | Carl Jung Psychology

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To See Someone’s True Character, Pay Attention to Just 2 Things | Carl Jung Psychology

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Discover Carl Jung’s powerful method for reading anyone’s true character through two simple but revealing psychological patterns.

This deep dive into analytical psychology reveals how Jung identified shadow projection and persona breakdown as the most reliable indicators of authentic personality beneath the masks we all wear. Learn how shadow projection works when people judge others harshly – Jung discovered that what we criticize most intensely in others often reveals what we’ve rejected in ourselves.

Explore how persona breakdown occurs when someone’s carefully constructed image is threatened, revealing their authentic character in moments of pressure or vulnerability. The video examines Jung’s concepts of the persona (our social mask), shadow projection (casting disowned traits onto others), and the individuation process (becoming authentically yourself).

Discover how Jung’s insights about psychological projection can transform your understanding of relationships, workplace dynamics, and family interactions. We explore practical applications for using these character insights in romantic relationships, professional settings, and parenting while examining the ethical considerations Jung emphasized. Learn about what I call the Integration Test – how someone responds when their shadow material is reflected back to them – and why this reveals their capacity for psychological growth. The content delves into Jung’s understanding of the unconscious mind, psychological defenses, and the mirror effect – how character assessment ultimately reveals patterns within ourselves.

Discover why Jung believed consciousness and self-awareness were essential for authentic relationships and personal development. This isn’t about judging or manipulating others, but about understanding human psychological patterns to build genuine connection and develop your own consciousness. Learn Jung’s warning about the shadow side of character reading and how to avoid using psychological insights as weapons rather than tools for understanding. Source Materials:

  • Carl Jung’s “The Collected Works” (particularly volumes on analytical psychology, shadow work, and individuation)
  • Jung’s theories on persona, shadow projection, and psychological types
  • Concepts from depth psychology regarding character assessment and unconscious patterns
  • Jung’s writings on consciousness, individuation, and the transcendent function
  • Analytical psychology principles regarding projection, defense mechanisms, and psychological integration
  • Jung’s understanding of authentic relationship and ethical psychology

Upcoming Events at the Collingwood Museum Honour and Remember | November 11th

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Upcoming Events at the Collingwood Museum Honour and Remember | November 11th
Collingwood, ON [03 November 2025] -The Collingwood Museum invites the community to come together in remembrance and reflection this November.

Collingwood Museum Podcast
The Collingwood Museum’s Stories from Another Day original podcast with host Ken Maher honours November, the month of remembrance, with an episode sharing one soldier’s extraordinary experience during the Second World War. 
It serves as a powerful reminder that those who served were, for the most part, everyday sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and friends and neighbours who faced unimaginable circumstances with courage and resilience. Listen to the full story of Season 5, Episode 3, Operation Chuckle: A Soldier’s Story on Tuesday, November 4, on Spotify or your preferred podcast provider. You can also find a link to the podcast on the museum’s webpage.

Free Guided Grounds Tour
This Remembrance Day, join museum staff for a free 45-minute guided grounds tour on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Explore the museum grounds and discover the history of Collingwood’s Cenotaph, Honour Walls, and other memorial tributes that honour those who served. This outdoor tour will begin on the east side of the museum. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

The Collingwood Legion’s Remembrance Day Service will follow at the Cenotaph at 11:00 a.m. After the service, step inside the museum to continue your journey through Collingwood’s history. The museum will be open until 1:00 p.m. on November 11.

Collectors Night at the Collingwood Legion
On Wednesday, November 19, join museum staff and Legion members from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a Collectors Night at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 63, located at 490 Ontario Street. During this evening of discovery, visitors are invited to explore the historic displays in the Legion’s Military Museum and learn about the contributions of local men and women to Canada’s wartime efforts.

Visitors are encouraged to bring military memorabilia for a community show-and-tell. Legion members and reference materials will be on hand to help identify items and share histories. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.For full details about the museum’s November offerings, please visit the museum’s webpage www.collingwood.ca/museum or contact Collingwood Museum staff at 705-445-4811 Ext. 7211.

OPP | PROTECTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE ONLINE

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OPP | PROTECTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE ONLINE

Police speak with nearly 300 families on the need to safeguard their children

(ORILLIA, ON) – Incidents of online child exploitation continue to steadily increase. The need for protection to ensure predators do not exploit children’s vulnerability has never been greater.

Between September 22 and 26, 2025, 14 agencies from the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial Strategy) focused on reports of children self-exploiting online. Police spoke with 282 impacted families and observed that the average age of the children generating the material was between five and nine years old.

The Provincial Strategy coordinates law enforcement partners across the province to combat child sexual abuse on the internet. Strategy partners share information, resources and investigative techniques and coordinate on investigations.

Provincial Strategy members urge all parents to remain vigilant and to intensify their involvement to further strengthen the collective effort to protect children from victimization. Members of the public are invited to learn more about how to keep children safe at Canadian Centre for Child Protection or cybertip.ca.

Anyone with information regarding instances of child exploitation is asked to contact their local police. Report any instances of online child abuse to police or cybertip.ca. If a child is being harmed, call 9-1-1.

A video highlighting this project is available on the OPP YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/OntarioProvincialPolice.

QUOTES

“I commend the outstanding efforts of our Provincial Strategy members from across the province whose dedication continues to protect vulnerable children in Ontario. Their tireless work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safeguarding youth from online predators.”

– OPP Deputy Commissioner Marty Kearns, Investigations and Organized Crime

“Our most fundamental responsibility as a society is to protect our children from those who would do them harm. The internet is part of daily life and offers many benefits such as learning and communication opportunities, especially for children; however, it often leaves children vulnerable to unsafe situations. Just as you wouldn’t leave your child alone in a city, don’t let them navigate the online world alone.”

– OPP Acting Detective Staff Sergeant Tara Clark, Provincial Strategy Coordinator

ABOUT SELF EXPLOITATION

Police services across Ontario are seeing a rise in incidents involving children unknowingly posting or sharing sexualized images of themselves online. Young children may not fully understand what is appropriate to post or share, and the risks and consequences they may be exposed to.

ABOUT THE PROVINCIAL INTERNET CHILD EXPLOITATION STRATEGY

The Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy is comprised of the Ontario Provincial Police Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, 25 municipal police services, the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The Provincial Strategy provides a unique, provincially coordinated effort recognizing regional needs and issues, as well as the challenges associated with geographically dispersed victims throughout Ontario.

The Provincial Strategy’s 25 participating police agencies include:

·      Barrie Police Service

·      Belleville Police Service

·      Brantford Police Service

·      Chatham-Kent Police Service

·      Cornwall Police Service

·      Durham Regional Police Service

·      Greater Sudbury Police Service

·      Guelph Police Service

·      Halton Regional Police Service

·      Hamilton Police Service

·      Kingston Police

·      London Police Service

·      Niagara Regional Police Service

·      North Bay Police Service

·      Ontario Provincial Police

·      Ottawa Police Service

·      Peel Regional Police

·      Peterborough Police Service

·      Sault Ste. Marie Police Service

·      Thunder Bay Police Service

·      Timmins Police Service

·      Toronto Police Service

·      Waterloo Regional Police Service

·      Windsor Police Service

·      Woodstock Police Service

·      York Regional Police

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