Jessica Owen

‘It’s for everyone’s safety,’ says OPP sergeant; new gear coming to Huronia West, Nottawasaga, Orillia and Collingwood/Blue Mountains detachments

Town wants answers from solicitor general over 37% hike on OPP bill

People of Collingwood: Chris Stoutenburg, events co-ordinator with the Town of Collingwood, retired Paralympian and co-owner of CrossFit Indestri

'The school board is a joke. They don’t want to acknowledge the racism they actually deal with,' says local resident, whose son will be attending Barrie North this fall

Climate Challenge Network places board in top 10

‘It’s reaching a boiling point,’ says teacher’s union rep

‘There are so many opportunities in this country ... the government supports you so much here,’ says 26-year-old who now teaches at Georgian College

‘People didn’t even feel comfortable approaching it. There’s a lot of discomfort around the vulva,’ says sculptor ahead of Viva La Flying Vulva Positivity Portal launch

‘We are still not able to provide OPP KIDS or other curriculum-based or structured police programming, but I’m very happy to say that things are much better and more open than they were last year,’ says OPP detachment commander

Program could be operational by May 30; ‘It is a bit of a race here. t’s a great opportunity to maximize some federal surplus funding,’ says county official

‘The problem seems to be gaining momentum,’ says Cranberry Marsh resident

‘I sent a letter I thought covered what needed to be said by our town. I didn’t see the need to send a joint letter at this time,’ says Collingwood mayor

‘We don’t have an agreement. Until we have an agreement, nothing is 100 per cent,' says Blues owner

John Collins was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 16 years after he pleaded guilty to murdering Kinga ‘Kay’ Kriston

Boards told priority would be given to shovel-ready projects; average school construction timeline in Ontario is four to seven years

‘I wanted to make it more accessible to populations that are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges,’ says summer student

Committee split over staff suggestion to pair up with The Blue Mountains for regional rec centre feasibility study

Taking the stage in Collingwood this weekend, Christopher Cummings and Daphne Greed, were inspired by the sense of community and the welcome they received

‘This maintenance and repair program would not be wasted resources but would, in essence complete some of the first steps in any retrofit program,’ says Collingwood Heritage Committee chair

‘There is a high amount of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that I hear reported from students. They feel that is part of life, which is really disturbing to me,’ says Don Latondress, who is the first 2SLGBTQ+ graduation coach in Canada, a position established by the Simcoe County District School Board