News & Notices
The Town of Collingwood cordially invites you to the Mayor's New Year's Levee on Sunday, January 5, 2020. The event will take place at the Georgian Bay Hotel & Conference Centre (10 Vacation Inn Drive) and will run from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM with a reception to follow.
The Order of Collingwood and Companion of the Order of Collingwood Awards will be presented at this event. See you there!
TAKE NOTICE that on the 25th day of November, 2019 the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Collingwood passed By-law No. 2019-077 pursuant to Section 17 and Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. By-law No. 2019-077 is a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 44 which makes changes to the Town of Collingwood Official Plan (2004).
Please take notice that there will be a temporary road closure on Oak Street from 7th Street to 9th Street and on 8th Street from Walnut Street to Birch Street on Thursday, December 12 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM due to emergency water main repair. Note: local traffic only, but local traffic will not be able to travel through the intersection of Oak Street and 8th Street. Signage will be in place. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Starting February 3, 2020, garbage and recycling collection will occur on alternating weeks, while green bin collection will continue every week. During the week of February 3 to 7, residents will receive garbage and green bin collection only. The following week (February 10 to 14), residents will receive recycling and green bin collection only. Collections will alternate on this schedule moving forward. Collection days are not changing; however, collection times will be adjusted. Residents are reminded to have materials out to their curb by 7:00 AM on their regular collection day.
Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days immediately following an emergency.
The Collingwood Fire Department reminds all residents to clear the snow and ice from vents and natural gas meters.
The 2020 Draft Budget is now available on Engage Collingwood for public review and input. Join the conversation at the “Coffee with Council” Open House on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. This event offers an opportunity for public discussion on the needs, challenges, and opportunities within our community.
The Depave Project is underway at Heritage Park, and five fruit trees were planted at the project site on Monday, November 25. The Town of Collingwood has partnered with the Environmental Network on this Depave Project, and is using the Depave Paradise - Green Communities Canada program grant and the Frank Cowan Company Home Town Program grant to accomplish some helpful park features.
Please take notice that Friday Night Swimming at the Centennial Aquatic Centre is cancelled for Friday, December 6. The Aquatic Centre will close at 6:30 PM on Friday, December 6, and will be open again at the regular time of 8:00 AM on Saturday, December 7.
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, The Town of Collingwood will be hosting a “Coffee with Council” Open House event to have meaningful two-way discussions on some of the major initiatives that are underway in the municipality. The public is invited to join Council and Staff in informal conversation and information gathering from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers.