News & Notices
On Friday, May 15, Mayor Brian Saunderson, Fire Chief Ross Parr, and Inspector Mary Shannon (OPP) provided an update to local media via a videoconference that was also livestreamed on Youtube.
Please take notice that with the Thursday, May 14 Provincial announcement that starting Saturday, May 16 public boat launches may open for recreational use, the Town of Collingwood is pleased to announce that the public launch ramps at Heritage Drive will be open on Saturday, May 16 starting at 7:30 AM. Town staff ask that visitors wait by the sign on Heritage Drive for staff to signal them to proceed to the launch ramps. This will ensure physical distancing safety for staff and the public.
Please take notice that Collingwood Transit and the Blue Mountain Link will not be operating on Monday, May 18 due to regular statutory holiday scheduling. Otherwise, due to preventative measures being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus, Collingwood Transit will continue operating using the "Sunday Schedule" on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 (unless notice is provided otherwise).
During the current Declared State of Emergency by the Province, the use of patios continues to not be listed as an essential service and physical distancing requirements remain in place. The Town is eager for re-opening and recovery, and understands the anxiousness to open businesses as the rules provided by the Province begin to be slowly lifted. At this time, patios and merchandise provided for sale on public sidewalks continue to not be permitted until further notice.
Interest free loans for small businesses.
The County of Simcoe has develop a simple information chart showing all of the COVID-19 programs, loans and grants available to local businesses.
Please take notice that Raglan Street, from 90 Raglan Street to Matthew Way, will be temporarily closed from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29 due to sanitary sewer service connection.
Given the high demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Optimist Club of Collingwood has answered a call by the Mayor to assist in coordinating the supply and distribution of PPE locally. Volunteers with the Optimist Club of Collingwood are currently in the process of reaching out to local suppliers and end users with the goal of building a coordinated distribution system.
Collingwood director, writer, and professional actor, Rochelle Reynolds has been channeling her efforts into film-based storytelling projects in response to self-isolation and social distancing. This has led to Teddy Bear Theatre; a series designed for children about the importance of friendship, kindness, compassion, and authenticity.
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