News & Notices
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Mayor Saunderson kicked off the Economic Support & Recovery Task Force. This group of private and public leaders have been assembled by Town of Collingwood Council and Staff to be the eyes and ears of key business challenges and urgent needs, be advocates and promoters of the resources the Town and its partners are providing, be ambassadors for the needs of the Town’s businesses with other levels of government, and be advisors on the architecture of Collingwood’s economic recovery plan once the COVID-19 crisis passes.
Social Support groups collaborate to identify and respond to local needs and challenges
Mayor Saunderson proclaims April 2020 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" and April 11 as “World Parkinson’s Day” in the Town of Collingwood.
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New signs have been installed on the Trails with a key COVID-19 safety warning:
- Please keep physical distancing.
- Physical distancing means keeping at least 2 metres apart from ALL others.
- You can still wave, make eye contact, and say hello as you walk by.
Several tech experts have been working with the Business Development Centre in downtown Collingwood creating a new digital marketplace that will help businesses.
The Town of Collingwood, in partnership with EPCOR, will be waiving late fees for Water and Wastewater billing for 90 days - that means you won’t see any late fees on bills you receive in April, May and June.
Regular Council meetings are held on the third and fourth Monday of every month in Council Chambers, Town Hall located at 97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood at 5:00 PM unless otherwise posted. Please take note of alternative Council Meeting arrangements in place due to COVID-19.
On Thursday, April 9, Mayor Brian Saunderson, Fire Chief Ross Parr, and Inspector Mary Shannon (OPP) provided an update to local media in the lobby of the closed Collingwood Public Library.