For years now, this property located next to the new library (now under construction in the downtown core), has been the subject of much controversy. After having been for sale for an extended period of time, it went off the market and was later purchased by the Town of Collingwood for a significant price that [...]
I’m amazed at the talent some people have for knowing what looks good. Drs. Vecchio (yup, there are two of them) have done it again. After transforming their last home, they took this tired older home and did it again. Applying concepts of Feng Shui and old-fashioned good taste, they have transformed their new abode [...]
According to the 2001 Census, almost 15% of the Collingwood population identified themselves as being Anglican. Locally, that congregation is served by All Saints’ Anglican Church located on Elgin Street opposite St. Mary’s Catholic Church downtown. This church is said to be one of the most beautiful historic churches in Ontario and, it stands as one [...]
Collingwood has some beautiful churches. According to the 2001 census, about 1 in 4 local people did not identify themselves as having any particular religious affiliation however, that means about 75% of people do. Church life plays a prominent role in society and perhaps more so in small communities. The census reported that close to 16% [...]
Sometimes I think I’m so darn lucky with the places my real estate career takes me into. I happen to LOVE heritage buildings and for some reason, I can feel the lives and living that have occurred in the years gone by. (Warning: I also imagine that I know what dogs are saying). It’s as [...]
Before the year is over, Collingwood will be home to a brand new, state-of-the-art library in the downtown core. As I previously posted, the Town council had approved a budget which included building the library to a silver standard under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Well, the news just got even better. [...]
Wayne Cole, Katrina Trautrim, Emily Johnston, Valerie Borrelli and Barrie Clulow! Our online virtual design contest is now over and the most votes went to the design done by Wayne Cole followed closely by Katrina Trautrim’s design. Congratulations to you both and to everyone who took the time to participate. It was great fun and [...]
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