Jessica Owen

‘In a nutshell, it’s going to add costs to everybody,’ says local manufacturer, while tourism industry pushes for tourists to shop Ontario

Collingwood mayor wants to follow Barrie’s lead in removing the U.S. flags during the trade war

During their Jan. 13 meeting, councillors will consider a motion put forward by Coun. Chris Potts to have town staff facilitate a presentation on red-light camera enforcement technology

Tax revenue will make up $41.9 million of the $197.9 million budget in 2025

AG's report shows the developer had discussions with the province to finalize wording on the MZO without the town’s involvement prior to the province approving it

AG's report shows the developer had discussions with the province to finalize wording on the MZO without the town’s involvement prior to the province approving it

Approved by council at their Nov. 18 meeting, final phase of new short-term rental rules will be rolled out as of Jan. 6

If approved at the next council meeting, Collingwood will be charging a municipal accommodation tax on short-term rentals, hotels/motels and bed and breakfasts in town, expecting to bring in between $900,000 and $1.2M annually, funnelled into tourism

‘Policing is never going to be cheap but we have to look at better solutions than we have today,’ says Wasaga Beach mayor

‘This is going to be costly in terms of what we will need for the staffing of enforcement. The fines really need to enable us to be self-funded and not (falling to) the taxpayer’: Collingwood councillor