Members of Town Council, the Collingwood Climate Action Team and the general public gathered outside the Collingwood Library for the official unveiling of the 2025 Earth Day flag.

Each year, the Collingwood Climate Action Team runs a contest for local youth to submit designs for the Earth Day fl...

Short mat bowling is a growing sport in South Georgian Bay, and Clearview Township is taking steps to ensure players are given more opportunities to learn, play, and now compete in the game.

When Clearview Township was selected to participate in the Active Communities Project through the Ontario...

The Prom Shop is a Clearview Community Church outreach initiative that offers graduating students the opportunity to find their prom dress, shoes, and accessories at no cost to them. The program began four years ago when the church took up the mantle from the local Cadets which had previously run...

As pickleball’s popularity continues to soar around the region, more opportunities to recruit new players are cropping up frequently. Most recently, Wasaga Beach has just kicked off its latest learn-to-play program for locals interested in building their skills courtesy of Elevation Athletics.

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Vanessa Aragona of Vara Studios in Thornbury shares her love of pottery with a group of new potters at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library. Fifteen participants gathered to learn the basic skills behind working with clay and creating pieces without relying on tools like pottery wheels. This class is ...

ZoomerMedia launches Zoomer Radio 92.3 FM in Owen Sound

Tammie Whalen Buckler shares her spiritual journey to self-acceptance through her books Vibrations and Echoes Beyond Realms that detail her psychic experiences. After the overwhelming response she received from her first publication, Buckler felt empowered to write her second book and further nur...

The Camplin’s Sandhill 7 Farm in Clarksburg is a small family run operation that provides visitors with behind-the-scene tours of their various operations.

Maple syrup production peaks in early spring when the temperature rises during the day and drops below freezing overnight. Owner David Camp...

It’s no secret that the words we choose matter, and this is precisely what E3 and the Collingwood Public Library wanted to explore through the Choosing Words of Inclusion event held on March 19th.

This event was created as partner of the #ItStarts campaign; a Simcoe-wide anti-discrimination init...

The Collingwood Environment Awards, presented by volunteer organization Keep Collingwood Clean in partnership with the Town of Collingwood, recognize community members and organizations that are making a positive impact on recycling, composting, waste reduction, and other sustainability initiativ...

The Stayner Curling Club recently welcomed curlers from all over the area for 6th Annual Charity Bonspiel in support of the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF). 16 teams participated, with each team getting the opportunity to play two draws. The event also featured raffle pri...

The DanceRoom has been in operation for over 20 years and studio owner Jen McKay is always looking for new ways to bring the community together. For International Women’s Day, she hosted a self-care event in collaboration with fellow dance teacher Kat Salvador, and together they taught classes, s...

Community spirit is thriving at Wasaga Barber Shop. The bustling hairdressing hub has been in operation since 1996, and shop owner Suzie Bartella does everything she can to honour the legacy of her late father who founded the business.

Since its opening, Wasaga Barber Shop has celebrated each o...

The Stayner Curling Club was established in 1963 and it serves as a hub for curling enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. 175 curlers from Stayner, Wasaga Beach, New Lowell and surrounding areas participate in weekly meets, leagues, and various events throughout the season, and one of the clu...

The temperature dipped to -14 C on Saturday night but that didn’t deter hundreds of people from gathering at the Trinity United Church in Collingwood where they embarked on a special fundraiser for homeless youth in the region. The walking routes through the downtown included warming stations and...

Caithkin’s foster families are organized in a manner that melds structure and stability with the flexibility required to meet the needs of each individual family. A clinical worker is assigned to each family to support the foster parents and we provide 24/7 support to foster parents. Well support...

Wasaga Beach celebrated its 20th anniversary of Snowman Mania this year, and the family friendly festival featured a full lineup of activities, events, and entertainment. This year, the festival ran from February 14th-17th, coinciding with the Family Day weekend.

Snowman Mania is an annual event...

Family Day weekend at the Beach was full of activities and events as part of Snowman Mania. One of the highlights was the annual chili cook-off, which pits local businesses and organizations against one another for bragging rights and the prestigious title of Best Chili.

This year, the event fea...

Collingwood is home to a number of gyms, health clubs, and fitness centres and Gym Giant is quickly becoming a favourite among locals.

The enormous facility, located off of Sanford Fleming Drive, boasts an impressive array of machines, racks, cardio equipment, and its functional training space d...

With 30km of pristinely groomed trails running across the Niagara Escarpment, Highlands Nordic offers visitors and members alike the opportunity to experience winter while staying active and spending time in nature.

Each year, Highlands Nordic welcomes approximately 1000 members who have unlimit...

When Alyssa Boutilier moved to New Lowell, she was eager to find ways to build friendships and foster community. She chose to share her passion for sewing and the art of fabric work with others, and has been running a variety of classes in both New Lowell and Creemore.

Both adult and children’s ...

Harnessing motivation to exercise, stay fit, and make room for social activities can be challenging during the long winter months, so Mutable Arts in Meaford is offering a new class to do just that.

Latin Fitness; an aerobics-style dance class taught by Niguiar Rodriguez, is a new offering at th...

The Collingwood Paddling Club has been a staple of the region since 2004, and as it rings in its 20th year of operation, members hosted a trivia fundraiser to bring their community together and raise necessary funds to replace their dock.

The Club offers a wide variety of programming to paddling...

John Mealey is a lifelong skier with a passion for instilling others with his love for the sport. At founder of Second Tracks, he has partnered with Blue Mountain and the Collingwood YMCA to provide disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to ski and snowboard at no cost.

The program consists of...