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CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Georgian Bay Muse Exhibit in Meaford Hall Gallery
Barrie Watch Georgian Bay Muse Exhibit in Meaford Hall Gallery during the month of June.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Collingwood's patio dining breaks record number of participants
People enjoying drinks and friends on an outdoor patio. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette It was sunny skies Monday afternoon in downtown Collingwood and one of the town's biggest summer draws, the patios were full of life. Kim Morrow, who was visiting from Barrie for the day was enjoying everything the town had to offer. 'It's beautiful downtown here. Good company and wonderful food and such a great atmosphere,' Morrow told CTV News. This year, visitors to the Georgian Bay community will notice even more outdoor patios lining the main street. While the town has supported a patio program for years, this summer it has approved a record number of 25 applications. 'Using the parking spaces to animate the downtown makes a lot of sense,' said Sue Nicholson, general manager of the Collingwood Downtown BIA. 'So they have used both sidewalk space, and many have extended into the roadways and parking spots.' Collingwood resident Chris Lawrence supports the idea. 'I think every place should have a patio, everybody wants to sit outside in the summertime,' he said. Filiz Lutkett, owner of the Mexican restaurant Baked and Pickled, has had a patio for over a decade and understands its value. She was quick to join the expanded program this summer. 'This year, we were able to expand it to the street, which is really nice. It made it a little bit bigger and more spacious for the customers,' she said. Mark Krause of Espresso Post agrees. 'Now that they've expanded them out onto the street, it's been even more fantastic. I think that really reaches the town,' he said. With a record number of patio permits issued this year, Collingwood's downtown is buzzing with activity. The permits will remain valid until mid-October, giving locals and visitors alike a full season to enjoy the open-air dining.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
Next generation of deep-sea mining machines developed in Collingwood
The next generation of deep-sea mining machines are being developed and tested in Georgian Bay waters in Collingwood Ont., by the company: Impossible Metals on May 28, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) The next generation of deep-sea mining machines are being developed and tested in Collingwood. Impossible Metals has been designing machines to mine critical minerals with an emphasis on the environment. This is a key contributing factor to Eureka II which is being tested in Georgian Bay waters. Jason Gillham, chief technical officer and co-founder of Impossible Metals said Collingwood is a great test site for the machine. 'The bay becomes a good test site for us because of its similarity to the deep ocean,' said Gillham. 'The deep ocean has very clear water and so to train our vision systems, to use our vision systems, we need that clear water, and the bay provides a fantastic test bed for that.' Deep-sea mining machines The next generation of deep-sea mining machines are being developed and tested in Georgian Bay waters in Collingwood Ont., by the company: Impossible Metals on May 28, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) Eureka II has been testing the waters of Georgian Bay collecting data and test nodules in preparation for the next model. 'Our deep-water prototype, autonomous underwater vehicle,' said Gilliam. 'We're really looking forward to demonstrating this system and then moving on to our Eureka III, which is our production sized autonomous underwater system for collecting these polymetallic nodules.' Historically, dredge-based mining is not environmentally friendly, tearing up the ocean floor in the process. Impossible Metals has developed brand new technology and mitigated environmental concerns that the public has addressed. 'So, our vehicle isn't a dredging vehicle, it doesn't have a riser system, and it's not vacuuming up the nodules from the seabed floor,' said Oliver Gunasekara CEO and co-founder of Impossible Metals. 'What we are doing is hovering and using selective harvest to pick up the nodules the ones that we don't have any visible life on them.' Deep-sea mining machines The next generation of deep-sea mining machines are being developed and tested in Georgian Bay waters in Collingwood Ont., by the company: Impossible Metals on May 28, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) The company is currently testing their second prototype with an end goal of launching a fleet into international waters. 'The end goal would really be to get to production with Eureka III, which is our full-size system but a fleet of them,' said Gunasekara. 'Ultimately we want to be a big mining operation but doing it in the most sustainable way.' The company adding Impossible Metals has taken the extra steps to ensure they keep the environment in mind. Impossible Metals The next generation of deep-sea mining machines are being developed and tested in Georgian Bay waters in Collingwood Ont., by the company: Impossible Metals on May 28, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) 'There's a lot of pushback against mining, but we believe we can do mining in the most sustainable way,' said Gunasekara. 'We're going to a location that has orders of magnitude less life. We don't have human impacts and you compare that to a rainforest in Indonesia where there's a huge amount of life that's being impacted.' Tim Fryer, deputy mayor of Collingwood, said the town is happy that the company chose to test and develop their prototype in the town. 'We couldn't be more thrilled for them at this stage of their development,' said Fryer. 'We are really pleased and thankful for them choosing Collingwood as their location to work from.' Impossible Metals said it plans to develop Eureka III throughout 2026 with the goal of having Eureka III mining in international waters sometime the following year.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Blue Mountain listed in this summer's top trending domestic destinations in Canada: report
Views of Georgian Bay and the town Collingwood from the top of Blue Mountain. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj) The Town of the Blue Mountains made the list of this summer's top trending domestic destinations in Canada with its four-season playground. Airbnb released its 2025 Canadian summer travel trends report this month, listing the ski resort town among the most desirable places in the nation to visit, noting its trails, spas and panoramic views of Georgian Bay. With more people looking to stay this side of the border, the local tourism industry is reporting one of its best seasons in recent years, with an influx of visitors. The lower Canadian dollar, combined with a growing preference for staycations amid U.S. tariffs, more travelers are encouraged to explore what Ontario has to offer. Blue Mountains Tourists paddle boat in the Town of The Blue Mountains. (CTV News/Katelyn Wilson) Blue Mountain Resort offers Pass Holder Appreciation Weekend Friday to Sunday with fun activities and attractions. "When you're a pass holder at Blue, the perks don't end when the snow melts," the resort posted to social media about the weekend event. The town boasts a host of recreational activities, from skiing, hiking, cross-country and downhill biking, golf, various events, and for those looking for something less physical, there are boutiques, spas, restaurants and chalets. Algonquin Park also made Airbnb's list, which highlighted the park's iconic wilderness, canoeing, camping and stargazing.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Disoriented, stumbling moose on the loose in Southern Georgian bay area
Residents and visitors in the Go Home Lake area have reported sightings of a moose behaving unusually, including walking near roadways and circling the area. In response to these concerns, the Township dispatched a bylaw officer to assess the situation on May 25, 2025. (Township of Georgian Bay) A moose on the free has been spotted acting strangely, according to some residents of Southern Georgian Bay. On Sunday around 3 p.m., locals observed a wild moose stumbling near the road and circling the area of Go Home Lake. Worried for the animal's wellbeing, the Township of Georgian Bay dispatched a bylaw officer to assess the situation. The bylaw officer determined that the moose appeared to be exhibiting signs of brainworm or moose sickness; a parasitic roundworm that can cause neurological symptoms in moose such as disorientation, stumbling, weakness, and even death. The township is advising the public to exercise caution if they come in contact with this wild animal. A representative from the township says do not approach, touch, or feed the moose. Report any sightings or unusual behavior to local authorities. A bylaw officer returned to the area Monday morning but was unable to find the disoriented animal. The Ministry of Natural Resources has not yet provided an update, but contact has been made to determine what further steps may be taken.
