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<p>Interested in speaking at an upcoming Council Meeting on the proposed Economic Recovery action items? Email <a href="mailto:clerk@collingwood.ca">clerk@collingwood.ca</a> today with your interest.</p>

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<p>The County of Simcoe has develop a simple information chart showing all of the COVID-19 programs, loans and grants available to local businesses. </p>

<p>This checklist is intended to help retail businesses ensure physical distancing and operate safely to prevent the spread of COVID-19.</p>

<p>BDC Launches 2-Part Webinar: Making Your Online Store A Retail Success Story</p>

<p>Please take notice that Council Business will resume to regularly scheduled meetings virtually beginning April 20 until the pandemic has concluded. Anyone wishing to address Standing Committee or Council regarding municipal business can contact <a href="mailto:clerk@collingwood.ca">clerk@collingwood.ca</a> or complete the Deputation Request Form. </p>

<p>Mayor Saunderson proclaims Wednesday, April 22, 2020 as Earth Day in the Town of Collingwood.</p>

<p>New signs have been installed on the Trails with a key COVID-19 safety warning: </p>
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<li>Please keep physical distancing. </li>
<li>Physical distancing means keeping at least 2 metres apart from ALL others.</li>
<li>You can still wave, make eye contact, and say hello as you walk by.</li>
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<p>The Town of Collingwood is developing an Economic Support and Recovery Task Force to advise Council on supporting and assisting local businesses on rebuilding the local economy and investments. Discover <a href="https://www.collingwood.ca/building-business/covid-19-business-recovery-resources">COVID-19 Business Recovery Resources</a>, including webinars, funding, and support initiatives.</p>

<p>Please join the Town of Collingwood in thanking and celebrating the Front-Line Heroes in our community. Thank you hospital staff, first responders, caregivers, and all essential workers!</p>

<p>On Tuesday, February 18, Town of Collingwood Council approved the new Urban Forest Management Plan. The Collingwood Urban Forest Management Plan articulates urban forest management goals within the vision of Collingwood’s urban forest as expressed by the community while reflecting Collingwood’s biophysical and land use context. The 10 year Plan provides key recommendations to plan, preserve, and protect our Urban Forest through a comprehensive tree inventory and canopy cover analysis. Recommendations for policies and procedures will ensure that proper arboreal practices strengthen the life and quality of the urban forest as well as improve green infrastructure that will reduce the impact of storm water effects.</p>

<p>In the Town of Collingwood, snowmobiles are permitted on specific identified trails expressly for the purpose of accessing Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails out of town under Bylaw 2015-095. Trails not identified for snowmobile use under the Bylaw are prohibited from use by snowmobile drivers. The OPP will enforce the Town Bylaw with substantial fines for offenders.</p>

<p>Winter happens in Collingwood and embracing it is a Collingwood art form. Join friends and family at Central from Friday, January 24 to Sunday, January 26 when Collingwood turns into a snowy canvas for creativity, activity and connectivity. Central Park and the Collingwood Trails Network play host to daytime fun and nighttime magic including professional snow carving, children’s games, snowshoe treks, Rock the Rink moonlit skate, and Watchful Eyes flashlight-powered scavenger hunt.</p>