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These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Collingwood home are made possible through the support of our sponsors as part of our Community Leaders Program.


Memories of grandma inspired a ball at the Leisure Time Club

Memories of grandma inspired a ball at the Leisure Time Club

A community dance helped club members and guests celebrate the Leisure Time Club's 35th anniversary, and a special poem linked the celebration to the club's opening day in 1988
La Moda Salon marks 50 years in business

La Moda Salon marks 50 years in business

Salon owner Sam Boggia announced he's looking for a buyer for the long-standing salon
Close-knit group brings creativity to Knitter’s Corner

Close-knit group brings creativity to Knitter’s Corner

'We hope by being visible, we can get more people involved and give them confidence to give it a try,' says library's adult and senior programming co-ordinator
Newcomer serving adult recreation with organized volleyball

Newcomer serving adult recreation with organized volleyball

The Collingwood Volleyball Club will start the summer season with a beach league at Sunset Point
Organizers promise ‘bigger and better’ Collingwood Pride 2023

Organizers promise ‘bigger and better’ Collingwood Pride 2023

The weekend-long event will celebrate Collingwood's diversity, vibrancy and strength
Collingwood curlers get an early start at lifelong game

Collingwood curlers get an early start at lifelong game

Local youth swept up in the sport thanks to volunteer-run programs
Track3 marks 50 years of empowering youth with disabilities

Track3 marks 50 years of empowering youth with disabilities

Track3 was started by doctors in 1972 on the local ski hills and has grown to offer adaptive snow sports on multiple ski hills in the province
Santa Spirit Tour becomes holiday tradition in Collingwoodlands

Santa Spirit Tour becomes holiday tradition in Collingwoodlands

The cancellation of the town's big Santa Claus parade during COVID helped inspire a new neighbourhood tradition
Local dancers compete for Canada in Croatia

Local dancers compete for Canada in Croatia

Collingwood's Rylie Gorman and Clearview's Aenea Lakmaaker are part of Team Canada Dance and will be competing at the world championship tap competition next week
Father-son team cross alpine trek off bucket list

Father-son team cross alpine trek off bucket list

'The roughest roads bring out the best in people,' says avid hiker and Collingwood resident, Mike Barlett