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...

The Eddie Bush Arena in Collingwood hosted the Battle of the 26 on Saturday, January 25th; a massive tournament in support of Home Horizon. The tournament pitted Collingwood A teams against Barrie A teams for a true “Highway 26” rivalry.

The tournament brought roughly 1500 participants, family m...

Adarsh Krishna and his business partner spotted an opportunity to add more play and enrich the community in Meaford. Together, the have launched Charged Sports; a pickleball club with room to grow.

When Krishna’s partner purchased the former school on Eliza Street, he harnessed a vision. Changed...

When the ski hills open, Blue Mountain’s snowmaking and grooming teams are in action 24/7. With 375 acres of usable territory, snow groomers work long into the night correcting imperfections that have accumulated from the day’s activity, addressing larger issues like massive mounds or bare patche...

Since 2018, the Woodview Skating Trail at Blue Mountain has delighted visitors of all ages. The outdoor trail is located at the top of the mountain and features a 1.1km loop through the trees. This scenic adventure offers glimpses of the ski hill and out over Georgian Bay, and it provides a slowe...

Skiing and snowboarding is a fun and challenging activity beloved by many. Each year, hundreds, if not thousands of people travel to Blue a mountain to try their hand at one of both of these winter sports for the first time, so staying safe is paramount.

According to Evan Bell of the Blue Mount...

As Ontario’s largest ski resort, Blue Mountain dedicates itself to creating and optimizing the most efficient operation systems possible, from snow making to guest services to chair lift mechanics. Take a look at what goes on behind the scenes of the Silver Bullet lift to keep skiers and riders s...

The Scenic Caves in The Blue Mountains is home to Ontario’s longest suspension bridge, and outdoor enthusiasts are able to visit year round.

The bridge spans 126 metres and is 300 metres above the ground at its highest point. On clear days, visitors can see up to 10 000 square kilometres of the...

Keeping skis in good working condition greatly improves any skier’s day on the hill, regardless of skill level. At Skiis & Biikes in Collingwood, their service team boasts impressive ski levelling and waxing technology found in only a handful of ski shops across North America.

Montana produces C...

Elyse Davison, owner of Davison Bread Co., shares her passion for culinary arts with food enthusiasts of all skill levels through her cooking classes. From monthly series to one-off events, Davison strives to inspire and empower people to embrace their inner chef. Her classes focus on laying foun...

Every Tuesday morning, Wasaga Beach Public Library hosts drum circle for members of the community who hold valid Wasaga Beach Public Library cards. The event, spearheaded and run by Lesley Joosten Forbes, began four years ago as a small group that gathered on the beach. The community of eight soo...

BrightSide Deli in Collingwood hosted local families for a special Gingerbread House Workshop. The event ran from 3:30pm-5pm on Sunday, December 22nd, and all 30 spots were filled. Deli co-owners Derek Muscat and Jenni Booth say they are thrilled by the positive response and will be making this a...

It has been two weeks since Blue Mountain opened its ski and snowboard runs earlier than forecast, and spirits remain high. Staff, passholders, and visitors alike are feeling optimistic about the season, remarking on the impressive run conditions as well as the ideal weather for snowmaking.

The ...

Each year, the GTHS hosts at open house ahead of the holidays to encourage people interested in adopting pets to do so in time for Christmas. The event coincides with the Home for the Holidays campaign where animals are available for adoption at reduced rates.

Along with adoptions, the GTHS Open...

The First Responders of Simcoe County were given centre stage at the 911: Collingwood Thanks You! fundraising event. This event took place at Black Bellows Brewery in Collingwood and featured a dinner, reception, prizes, speeches, and a cheque presentation. All funds raised went directly to Boots...

Forever Run Wild, a clothing store in Collingwood, launched a Giving-Tree campaign to help less fortunate children have a Merry Christmas.

In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Giving-Tree featured tags from over 80 children in the local area. The tags featured their age, gender, and...