News & Notices
As per the Town of Collingwood By-law No. 2012-068, commencing March 1 and ending April 30 unless otherwise advised through notification, load restrictions are in effect on most roads in the Town of Collingwood. Some of these exceptions are Hurontario Street, Highway 26 Connecting Link, and other roads leading into the Industrial areas. Should axle weight restrictions be in effect, signage will be posted on the road. For a listing of the unrestricted roads, please visit the Town’s Roads Page or contact the Public Works Office at 705-445-1351.
You are invited to attend the first Community Workshop on the Town of Collingwood's Official Plan Update on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in the Collingwood Public Library's Community Rooms B & C. Three Workshop sessions are planned. Please register for the session that best suits your schedule.
Heritage Week provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals and communities to reflect on their contributions to Ontario, how heritage is conserved, promoted, and commemorated, and how they might shape the future.
Mayor Saunderson proclaims February 20, 2020 as “Kin Canada Day” in the Town of Collingwood and declares the week of February 16-22, 2020 as “Kin Canada Week” a Celebration of Kinsmen, Kinettes and Kin members.
Please take notice of the Family Day long weekend schedule for municipal facilities like the Town Hall, Library, Pool, Museum, and Arenas.
Join the fun in Collingwood on Monday, February 17. Swimming at the Centennial Aquatic Centre. Sledge Hockey Try-it-on at the Central park Arena. Outdoor Skating Rink at Central Park!
Collingwood is surrounded by beautiful coastline, forests, escarpment, and farmland. Wildlife, including coyotes, live in the region. Homeowners can take preventative steps to ensure coyotes aren’t attracted to their property and to keep their pets safe.
Officers conducted RIDE initiatives on several trails in Collingwood and The Blue Mountains ensuring that those out on their sleds were sober and licenced to operate their snowmobiles as well as having valid insurance and registration. During those patrols officers issued five speeding tickets, one of which was for speeding at 80 km/h in a posted 20 km/h zone on a shared trail utilized by hikers and some walking their dogs and with residences in close proximity.
Have you ever wanted to be a part of making Collingwood such a great place to Live, Work, and Play? You can help your community by applying to volunteer on one of the following committees by Monday, March 9:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Collingwood Heritage Committee
- Museum Advisory Committee
- Active Transportation Committee (pending)
At the Central Park Arena, there will be Strike Shinny Hockey for Elementary School aged kids on Tuesday, February 11 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Admission for Shinny is $5 per person and full equipment is required.